JSP 464 - Ministry of Defence
JSP 464 - Ministry of Defence
JSP 464 - Ministry of Defence
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SECTION VII<br />
CERTIFICATE OF CESSATION OF ENTITLEMENT TO OCCUPY SFA<br />
0821. Issue <strong>of</strong> Certificate. The HASC is to issue the Certificate <strong>of</strong> Cessation <strong>of</strong><br />
Entitlement to Occupy SFA (Annex A) to any family which requests it in order to assist the<br />
family in seeking social housing on expiry <strong>of</strong> the notice to vacate their SFA.<br />
SECTION VIII<br />
RETENTION OF SFA/SSFA<br />
0822. Circumstances where retention <strong>of</strong> SFA/SSFA on assignment. Whilst the<br />
entitlement to SFA/SSFA normally ceases at the previous duty station on the date <strong>of</strong><br />
assignment, it is admissible in certain circumstances and for specified periods <strong>of</strong> time for<br />
personnel to apply to the HASC to retain their SFA/SSFA at their previous duty station<br />
beyond the date <strong>of</strong> assignment as an extension <strong>of</strong> their entitlement (Para 0322). The<br />
duration <strong>of</strong> the retention should in all cases be specified, restricted to the minimum period<br />
necessary, and not exceed a period <strong>of</strong> 12 months (except VCDS 45 Minute List<br />
personnel). Personnel may reapply to the HASC to retain their SFA/SSFA for a further<br />
specified period not exceeding 12 months if the circumstances continue to persist.<br />
Circumstances and conditions under which personnel are entitled to retain their SFA/SSFA<br />
at a previous duty station are as follows:<br />
As at 13 Jul 12<br />
a. Naval Port Areas.<br />
(1) SFA. Entitled Naval (including RM) families occupying SFA in Port Areas<br />
at Portsmouth, Plymouth and Clyde may retain their current SFA.<br />
(2) SSFA. Entitled Naval (including RM) families occupying SSFA in Port<br />
Areas at Portsmouth, Plymouth and Clyde may retain their current SSFA on the<br />
understanding that they move, at public expense, from the SSFA to the first<br />
SFA which becomes available to their entitlement in the same Port Area.<br />
b. Assignments to MOD London: Those personnel assigned to MOD Main<br />
Building (including OWOB), London on the VCDS 45 Minute List (controlled by MA2<br />
VCDS) are entitled to retention <strong>of</strong> their SFA on application to the HASC. Personnel<br />
will be required to vacate tied / ex <strong>of</strong>ficio SFA in accordance with para i below. All<br />
other Service personnel assigned to MOD Main Building may apply to retain their<br />
SFA on an eligible basis prior to taking up their assignment. If approved, the<br />
Service person will be granted a Surplus Licence (28 days NTV) on the effective<br />
date <strong>of</strong> their assignment to MOD Main Building. VOLSEP / INVOLSEP status will<br />
be in accordance with the extant regulations in <strong>JSP</strong> 752 as determined by<br />
DCDS(Pers) PM and the PACCC.<br />
c. SFA non-availability. In cases where SFA is not available at or near the new<br />
duty station, retention <strong>of</strong> SFA/SSFA will be authorised for a period <strong>of</strong> 28 days.<br />
d. Short notice postings. Notwithstanding the availability <strong>of</strong> SFA at a new duty<br />
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