Deepam Trust · Registration No.: 2035/2007
Registered address: Nithya Deepa Dharmachalai, No. 7/8, Putheri Karai Street (Near Dandeeswarar Sivan Temple), Velachery, Chennai – 600 042.
1. Terms & Conditions for Donations
1.1 Purpose: Donations shall be used for the Trust’s charitable activities, including Annadhanam, educational and medical assistance, Jothimamalai development, and other approved charitable projects. If a designated project cannot proceed, funds may be allocated to a similar charitable purpose, subject to applicable law and donor restrictions.
1.2 Payments and Receipts: Donations are accepted through direct UPI, bank transfer, cheque, demand draft (DD), and cash. Cash donations are accepted up to ₹2,000; this limit does not apply to UPI, bank transfers, cheques or DDs. Receipts are issued after payment verification. Donors must provide accurate details required for receipts and statutory reporting.
1.3 80G Tax Benefits: The Trust’s 80G approval, Registration No. AABTD1024GF20214, dated 28 May 2021, covers AY 2022–23 to 2026–27. Deductions for subsequent periods are subject to renewal and valid approval. Cash donations exceeding ₹2,000 are not eligible for deduction under Section 80G.
1.4 Foreign Contributions: The Trust does not currently hold FCRA registration or prior permission and cannot accept foreign contributions without the required authorisation. NRI donations from Indian bank accounts may be accepted only where permitted under applicable law.
1.5 General: Donations are voluntary and do not entitle donors to goods or services. These terms are governed by Indian law, with courts in Chennai having jurisdiction, subject to applicable law.
2. Refund Policy
2.1 Eligibility: Donations are generally non-refundable. Refunds may be considered for duplicate payments, genuine transaction errors, or other verified payment discrepancies, subject to the Trust’s approval.
2.2 Request Procedure: Donors must submit a written request by email or letter within 7 days of the transaction, stating their name, contact details, payment date, amount, transaction reference, reason, and supporting proof.
2.3 Processing: Approved refunds will be processed within 7 days of receiving the request, subject to verification. Refunds will ordinarily be made through the original payment method or another mutually agreed method. Submission of a request does not guarantee approval.
3. Privacy Policy
3.1 Information Collected: The Trust may collect donor names, contact details, PAN, donation and transaction records, booking information, and voluntarily provided birth or anniversary dates.
3.2 Purpose and Disclosure: Information is used for donation records, receipts, statutory reporting, bookings, responding to enquiries, and relevant Trust communications. Information is not sold or rented and may be shared with authorised service providers or authorities where necessary for operations or legal compliance.
3.3 Security and Retention: The Trust takes reasonable measures to protect personal information and retains it only as necessary for charitable administration, legal obligations, and dispute resolution. Donors must not share their UPI PIN, banking passwords, or OTPs.
3.4 Communications and Rights: Donors may opt out of non-essential communications by contacting the Trust. Subject to applicable law, they may request correction or deletion of personal information or withdraw consent where applicable. Legally required records may need to be retained.
3.5 Legal Compliance: Personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable data-protection laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and rules as they come into force. The website may use cookies for functionality and security.
Contact Deepam Trust
Email: deepamtrustvelachery@gmail.com
WhatsApp / Phone: 044-4335 8232 / 9444073635
Last updated: 30 October 2026