CWP-12740-2025 1 126 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH CWP-12740-2025 Date of Decision: 06.05.2025 DILBAG SINGH ......... Petitioner Versus STATE OF HARYANA AND OTHERS ..... Respondents CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present : Mr. Sandeep Thakan, Advocate for the petitioner. Ms. Rajni Gupta, Addl. AG, Haryana. **** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (Oral) 1. The petitioner through instant petition under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking direction to respondent to consider him under Old Pension Scheme (for short ‘OPS’) instead of New Pension Scheme (for short ‘NPS’). 2. The petitioner claims that as per office memorandum dated 08.05.2023, the petitioner is entitled to OPS. He has served legal notice dated 05.02.2025 (Annexure P-9) upon respondent but to no avail. 3. Notice of motion. 4. Ms. Rajni Gupta, Addl. AG, Haryana who on advance notice is present in Court, accepts notice on behalf of the respondent-State. 5. With the consent of learned counsel for the parties, the case is taken up for final disposal. 6. Ms. Rajni Gupta, Addl. AG, Haryana submits that Competent Authority would address legal notice dated 05.02.2025 Asgar Ali 2025.05.06 17:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document CWP-12740-2025 2 (Annexure P-9) of the petitioner and pass an appropriate order within three months from today. 7. Mr. Sandeep Thakan, Advocate for the petitioner agrees to the aforesaid arrangement. 8. In the wake of statement of both sides, the present petition stands disposed of. ( JAGMOHAN BANSAL ) JUDGE 06.05.2025 Ali Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No Asgar Ali 2025.05.06 17:14 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document