(1) Where a contributing member retires and, on his retirement, benefit is not payable to him under any other provision of this Act, he is entitled to a refund of the amount of the contributions paid by him.
(2) Where a contributing member dies before retirement and, by virtue of section 49, benefit is not payable in respect of him under Part VI, a refund of the amount of the contributions paid by him shall be paid to his personal representatives or, failing them, to such persons, if any, as CSC determines.