APURVA 2026.07.22 09:14 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document/judgment High Court, Chandigarh Chand’s case (supra), as well as the Division Bench of this Court in Harbans Lal’s case (supra), the present petition is disposed of. The petitioner is directed to refund the amount received by him under the New Pension Scheme (NPS) along with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from the date of receipt till the date of repayment, within a period of two months from today. Upon such deposit, the respondents shall extend to the petitioner the benefits of Old Pension Scheme and complete the exercise of counting his past service within a further period of two months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. If the petitioner is found entitled for any arrears or consequential benefits, the same shall be released to him within a period of two months from the date of determination of such arrears, however, the said arrears or consequential benefits shall not carry any interest.” 2. Today, Mr. Sanjeev Sharma, Advocate, and Mr. Nirmaljit Singh Diwana, Senior Deputy Advocate General, Punjab, appear on behalf of respondents No.1 and 3 and respondent No.2-State, respectively. The Memorandum of Appearance filed by Mr. Sanjeev Sharma, Advocate, on behalf of respondents No.1 and 3 is taken on record, subject to all just exceptions. 4. APURVA 2026.07.22 09:14 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document/judgment High Court, Chandigarh 5. Keeping in view the aforesaid submissions made by learned counsel for respondents No.1 and 3, no further orders are required to be passed in the present contempt petition and the same is, accordingly, disposed of. 6. All the pending application(s), if any, shall also stand closed. APURVA 2026.07.22 09:14 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document/judgment High Court, Chandigarh