Commentary on Sections Powers in relation to winding-up of occupational pension schemes Section 25: Period of effect etc of freezing order
107.This section specifies that a freezing order has to state its duration, which cannot be longer than three months. However, the Regulator has the power to extend the order, but the total duration of the order cannot be more than six months. Under section 101 (powers to revoke orders, notices or directions etc) an order can be amended or revoked by another order (which must state the date the amendment or revocation will take effect. It cannot have retrospective effect).