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Rules of the Atithi Gruh Managed by Prof. J. P. Trivedi Memorial Trust
(Effective from 01.04.2026)

Families from outside Pune as well as local families may stay in the Atithigruh. Application forms are available at the Trust Office and may also be downloaded from the Trust website,www.triveditrust.org

Blocks (rooms)shall be allotted strictly for residential purposes only. Conducting ceremonies, parties, religious functions, meetings, or gatherings within the Atithigruh premises is strictly prohibited.

Reservations may be made a maximum of 60 days in advance. The minimum reservation period shall be for 3 days. Blocks may be allotted without prior reservation, subject to availability.

A guest may stay in the Atithigruh for a maximum of 90 days in a calendar year (1st January to 31st December). If a guest completes 90 days of stay in December, then the next allotment of stay will be available after 30 days from the completion of the last stay.

The applicant must submit a passport-sized photograph and valid identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, Passport, etc.) along with the application form.

Any request for change, cancellation, or extension of reservation must be submitted in writing and duly signed by the applicant.

Upon approval of the application, the applicant shall pay a refundable deposit of Rs. 5000/- and a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 300/-. The deposit amount shall be refunded after vacating the Atithigruh, subject to Clause No. 19. If the deposit is not claimed after cancellation of stay, the amount shall be transferred to the Trust Fund.

Check-in and check-out formalities have to be completed between7 am to 6 pm only. 24 hours from the time of check-in shall be considered as one day’s stay. Failure to vacate as above will attract a penalty of an additional day’s charges.

If there is any change in the reservation date and/or duration of stay, the applicant must inform the Trust Office at least five days in advance. If such change is approved, an administration fee of Rs. 300/- shall be applicable.

If the applicant cannot arrive before6 pm on the reservation date, he/she is supposed to inform the Trust office by e-mail/whatsapp, otherwise the reservation shall be treated as cancelled, and the refund shall be processed as per the relevant clause .

Guests wishing to extend their stay must submit the prescribed application form. If the reason provided is acceptable and extension is possible, an administration fee of Rs. 300/- shall be charged. The Trust reserves the right to refuse extension requests without assigning any reason.

The applicant shall not transfer or nominate the reservation to any other person, nor permit any unauthorised person to use the accommodation. In such cases, the deposit amount shall be forfeited. No person whose name is not mentioned in the application form shall be allowed to stay without prior permission from the Trust authorities.

Permission to stay shall not be granted to persons suffering from infectious diseases. The Trust reserves the right to deny reservation to any undesirable or objectionable person. Decisions taken by the Manager or Managing Trustee shall be final and binding on the guests. Guests must vacate the premises immediately if instructed by the Manager or Managing Trustee. In case of any dispute, the guest shall hand over possession of the block to the Manager without objection.

The main gate of the Atithigruh shall remain closed from 10:30 p.m. to 7 am. No person(s) shall be permitted to enter/exit the premises during this period.

The use, possession, or consumption of narcotics, alcohol, alcoholic beverages, or similar substances within the Atithigruh premises is strictly prohibited. Bringing animals into the premises is also prohibited. Guests and accompanying persons must strictly adhere to all rules, failing which they shall be called upon to vacate the Atithigruh immediately, and the deposit amount shall be forfeited.

The furniture and other items provided in the block must be used carefully. At the time of vacating the block, all items shall be counted and handed over properly to the Manager or authorised employee.

In case of any damage to the building, furniture, or other property, the guest shall bear the cost of such damage. If any item is found missing from the block, the guest shall pay the amount determined by the Manager or Trustee. In the event of non-payment or refusal of payment of such charges, the amount shall be deducted from the deposit, and the remaining balance, if any, shall be transferred to the Trust Fund.

Guests shall not damage the building or property. Carrying explosive substances is strictly prohibited. Cooking or bringing alcohol, meat, fish, eggs, or any non-vegetarian food into the premises is not permitted. Guests must maintain proper conduct and shall not create nuisance, loud noise, dancing, singing, or any disturbance within the premises.

After the reservation period is over, if the block remains locked by the guest, the Manager shall have the right to open and shift the luggage at the guest’s risk. If the luggage is not collected by the guest, storage charges for the period of storage shall be borne by the guest.

The guest must hand over possession of the block on the scheduled date and time. The deposit amount shall be refunded only after possession of the block has been duly received by the Trust.

Any complaint regarding the Atithigruh or its staff must be submitted in writing to the Trustees. Guests are requested not to argue with the Manager or staff members.

The Trust and its management shall not be responsible for any loss of personal belongings or property suffered by the guest.

Economic concessions can be granted to financially weak guests for block charges, subject to the pre-approval of the trust board on the guest’s application for concession. In such an event, guests must submit an application , prior to the allotment of the block, with reasons and supporting documents of his/her proof of income.

The Trust reserves the right to amend /add/delete/modify, the rules at any time. Every person using the Atithigruh shall be bound by these rules. All legal matters shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts in Pune.