ORDER : These writ petitions have been filed in the nature of a Mandamus, seeking a direction against respondents 6 to 8 to refund the amounts deducted from the petitioners' salaries towards the Contributory Pension Scheme during their temporary bond service at the Government Hospital, Sirkazhi, Nagapattinam District (now Mayiladuthurai District), Government Periyar Headquarters Hospital, Mayiladuthurai District, and Government Hospital, Kuthalam, Mayiladuthurai District, respectively. 2. It is unfortunate that the petitioners have been compelled to file these writ petitions, seeking refund of the amounts that were deducted from their salaries. 3. The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents requests twelve (12) weeks time to refund the amount. 4. A direction is given to the respondents 6 to 8 to refund the amount to the petitioners within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, failing which, the respondents shall be liable to pay interest at the rate of 18% per annum, calculated from the date on which the bond period concluded until the date of actual disbursement. 5. These Writ Petitions stand disposed of. No costs.