(1) Where an application for a transfer amount is made by the non member spouse pursuant to section 12 (5) of the Act of 1995 or section 17 (5) of the Act of 1996, such an application shall not be regarded as being valid (herein referred to as a "valid application") for the purposes of these regulations unless:
(a) the application is made in writing to the trustees;
(b) the application relates to the entire designated benefit; and
(c) the application is accompanied by whatever information is reasonably required by the trustees.
(2) Where the trustees of a pension scheme receive a valid application for a transfer amount from the non member spouse they shall, within 3 months of the date of receipt of the valid application, apply the transfer amount in accordance with this Part of the regulations.