Any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, a clerk may terminate his official duties as clerk and be eligible for retirement benefits if he has fulfilled the qualifications necessary therefor; but if he has not reached the age of 55 at the time he terminates his official duties, he shall not commence receiving his retirement benefits until he reaches that age. Any other provisions of this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, a clerk may terminate his official duties as clerk and be eligible for retirement benefits if he has fulfilled the qualifications necessary therefor; but if he has not reached the age of 55 at the time he terminates his official duties, he shall not commence receiving his retirement benefits until he reaches that age.
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