56. A teacher who ceased or ceases to hold a position before qualifying for a pension or deferred pension is entitled, unless he contributes to this plan, to the reimbursement of his contributions the amount of which is reduced, where such is the case, by the amounts paid as a pension by reason of physical or mental disability.
However, a person contemplated in section 5 who was contributing to the plan provided for in this Act before he ceased to hold his position is entitled to the reimbursement of his contributions if he applies therefor within 180 days of ceasing to hold his position.
1983, c. 24, s. 2; 1985, c. 18, s. 35.