Gurugram housing society penalizes domestic helpers for avoiding service lift, drying clothes on balcony
Gurugram housing society penalizes domestic helpers for avoiding service lift, drying clothes on balcony
A housing society in Gurugram has come under fire for imposing fines on domestic helpers and delivery staff for using the main lift instead of the designated service lift. This issue gained attention after a Reddit user posted images of the notice and fine receipts, leading to extensive online discussions.
The notice, which was displayed inside the building, explicitly instructed all domestic workers and delivery personnel to exclusively use the service lift. It stated, “All domestic helps and delivery staff, please use service lift only,” indicating a policy that restricts access to the regular elevators for these workers.
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Along with the notice, the post included photos of the fines issued to workers. One receipt highlighted a woman named Kajal, labeled as “maid,” who was fined ₹100 for “not adhering to rules.”
This action has sparked significant backlash, with many people deeming it discriminatory. Numerous users took to the comments to express their views, with one user noting, “This notice is available at most of the societies irrespective of Gurgaon location, but I am seeing penalty first time.”
The society has implemented fines for a variety of infractions, some of which have been criticized by many users as excessive and unusual. Among the offenses that incur penalties are hanging laundry on balconies, bringing pets through the main elevator or garden, and walking aggressive pets without a leash or muzzle.
One user expressed their discontent regarding the rule against hanging laundry on balconies, stating, “Most absurd rule is no 5. I mean, what’s the alternative?”
Another user shared their observations, saying, “Yes, it’s common in posh ones. I have physically seen residents from my society request staff to step out of lift when they are using it. Edit: why is everyone here pretending as if they have never faced classism in a place like NCR? All of you secretly wish for that big money life. This is what it looks like!”
In defense of the rules, a user remarked, “Nothing against the maids and drivers but our society lifts were always full of gutka stains and tobacco in corners. Finally we put CCTV camera in the lift and realized it was the drivers and maids.”
Another user is expressed a strong opinion about their perception of racism in their country, emphasizing that they believe it is the most racist in the entire world. He wrote, “We are the most racist country in the whole f****** wide world.”
