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Scope & Application of Policy
This Return, Cancellation & Refund Policy applies to all passenger bookings, outstation pilgrimage packages, airport shuttle transfers, luxury van rentals, and corporate charters operated by Shree Basavanna Tours&Travels.
Our goal is to ensure complete satisfaction and transparency. Every cancellation request is logged and processed systematically through our central dispatch management desk in Mangalore.
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How to Request a Cancellation or Trip Modification
To cancel or modify an existing booking, please contact us through any of the following verified channels:
Timestamp Verification: Cancellation eligibility is calculated based on the timestamp of the first received message, call, or email to our dispatch desk.
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Mangalore Airport (IXE) Flight Delay Safeguards
We understand that flight schedules are subject to airline delays, weather hold-ups, or diversion. When you provide your flight number during airport pickup booking:
- Zero Delay Surcharge: We monitor live flight arrivals. If your flight is delayed, your assigned chauffeur's pickup schedule is updated automatically at no extra charge.
- Flight Cancellation: If your incoming flight to Mangalore is cancelled by the airline, you may cancel your airport cab transfer for a 100% full refund or reschedule for your alternative flight upon providing airline cancellation proof.
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Service Disruption or Operator Cancellation
In the rare event that Shree Basavanna Tours&Travels is unable to fulfill a confirmed booking due to vehicle breakdown, driver medical emergency, severe weather alerts, or road impassability:
- We will immediately offer a complimentary upgrade to an alternative vehicle category, OR
- Issue an immediate 100% full refund of all advance deposits paid without any deduction.
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Refund Payment Methods & Processing Turnaround
Approved refunds are processed strictly back to the original payment source utilized during booking:
- UPI Payments (GPay / PhonePe / Paytm): Credited within 24 to 48 banking hours.
- Net Banking / IMPS / NEFT: Credited within 2 to 4 business days.
- Debit / Credit Cards: Credited within 5 to 7 business days depending on the issuing bank's settlement cycle.
Upon initiating the refund, our accounts team shares an official transaction UTR reference receipt with the customer via WhatsApp and email.
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Return of Left-Behind Property (Lost & Found Protocol)
In transportation and tour services, "Return Policy" encompasses the safe recovery and return of personal belongings accidentally left behind in our vehicles:
- Driver Inspection: Our chauffeurs perform a visual sweep of the passenger cabin after every drop-off. Any discovered item (bags, mobile phones, wallets, chargers, documents) is immediately secured.
- Reporting Lost Items: If you realize you have left an item behind, notify our 24/7 dispatch desk immediately at +91 74837 94557 with your trip date and vehicle registration.
- Custody & Collection: Recovered items can be collected free of charge from our central Mangalore Dispatch Hub. Alternatively, we can arrange chauffeur delivery or secure speed courier delivery to your address (courier transit charges paid by passenger).
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Rescheduling & Date Modification Policy
We offer free date and time modifications if requested at least 12 hours prior to scheduled departure, subject to vehicle fleet availability. If a customer reschedules a booking, advance deposit balances are carried forward in full without any administrative deduction.
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Dispute Resolution & Customer Grievance Desk
For any escalations regarding refund calculations, delay reimbursements, or lost property claims, please reach our Customer Relations Supervisor:
Refund & Escalation Desk:
Shree Basavanna Tours&Travels, Airport Road & City Central, Mangalore, Karnataka - 575001
Email:
shreebasavannatoursandtravels@gmail.com | Helpline:
+91 74837 94557