Individual Donor(s):

The Individual Donor(s) who wish to opt for the scheme to be referred as “Primary Donor” may get themselves registered with the board and time after the launch of the policy of donation of Rs.11.00 Lakh as registration fee and rest amount within 06 months, as per the chosen category. The applicant shall have to provide names & details of all members (maximum of 05 including the Primary Donor) whom he or she intends to incorporate as member(s) in the scheme. The names once provided cannot be altered throughout the duration of the scheme.

The privileges of the policy are linked with the life time of primary donor for all the five (05) members. However, in case of any unfortunate incident with any of the family member (whose name has been registered as a beneficiary), the primary donor can request for addition of any other family member only once during the entire policy period. Such request shall be considered at the level of CEO only after 10 years from the date of registration.

The registered members shall be eligible for availing Aarti Darshan and other privileges on the preferred date every year as per the opted category and no change of date shall be allowed subsequently. All the registered members shall be issued privilege cards for accessing the facilities in a Hassle free manner.

In the case of extreme exigencies and unforeseen circumstances, a onetime request for change in date for a particular year shall be considered at the level of CEO if the same is made at least 30 days in advance but the same shall only be confirmed subject to availability and for only once during the whole period of the policy.

In case, any registered Donor fails to deposit the full amount within this period, the registration charges paid earlier shall be forfeited and no claim of the Donor for any privilege or refund shall be accepted.

Corporate/Institutes/Firms Donor(s):

The interested Donors who wish to opt for the scheme to be referred “Primary Donor” may apply for registration under this category through the dedicated Online Portal/Help Desk any day after the launch of this policy. The registered Donor(s) shall be provided the facilities of nominating up to 05 Devotees at any annual basis through the Online Portal/Help Desk for availing the privileges for that year. The Donor shall also have to authenticate and upload credentials and background of all the nominated devotees, besides selecting the preferred dates from Darshan to be done at least 90 days in advance.

All the registered Donor(s) both individual & Corporate categories shall provide self-attested copies of Aadhar Card of all the beneficiaries and also upload the same on the online portal. It would be mandatory for the primary donor to submit and upload the attested copy of PAN Card as well.

Mode of Payment: The Donation shall be made through RTGS/NEFT/Cheques/Demand Draft. The amount once donated shall not be refunded under any circumstance. The Tax Benefit under 80G shall be applicable.

Acknowledgement and Privilege Card: Acceptance of the Donation amount for membership along with the particulars of the scheme shall be issued to the Donor after the realization of full amount by the Accounts Section. The acknowledgement of the same in writing along with admissible privileges in the availed category shall also be conveyed to the Donor along with issuance of a Privilege Cards. In case of loss of Privilege Card, a fresh Card shall be issued on the written request of the Donor/institution.

Non-Transferable Privilege Card: The Privilege Card once issued shall not be transferred to other family members/friends at the stage.

The Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB, reserves the right to accept or reject Donation from any of the Donor, without assigning any reason thereof.

Interpretation: If any question arises relating he the interpretation of provisions of the Donation Policy, the decision of the Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB, shall be final and binding on both the parties.

Power of Relax: The Chairman, SMVDSDB reserves the power to make relaxation in the rules without assigning any reason.

Amendment: The Board reserves the right to amend/modify any of the provisions of the policy at any point in time subject to emerging requirements in the interest of pilgrims.

Jurisdiction:All legal proceedings concerning disputes arising out in any way connected with this Donation Policy shall be subject to the jurisdiction of local Courts at Katra/Reasi only.

Auspicious/Special Days: These include Chaitra & Shardiya Navratras, 31st December/1st January, important religious festivals, National Festivals etc.