No Swiggy, Zomato For Defaulters: Gurgaon Society Names Residents On Billboard
No Swiggy, Zomato For Defaulters: Gurgaon Society Names Residents On Billboard
A housing society in Gurgaon has taken a strict step to recover unpaid maintenance dues by publicly naming defaulters and restricting services like food delivery and domestic help.
A premium housing society in Gurgaon has sparked debate after putting up a large billboard at its entrance listing residents who have not paid maintenance charges. The move is part of a strict action by the Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) to recover long-pending dues.
The board, prominently displayed at the main gate, carries a detailed list of defaulters. Some names have been struck off, indicating that those residents have cleared their dues after the notice was put up.
The notice also clearly mentions the consequences for those who have not paid. It states, “Please note that effective today, all non-essential services – including maid services, car washing, and delivery services such as Zomato and Swiggy – will be suspended until the dues are fully cleared.”
In addition to service restrictions, the RWA has also imposed a social limitation. The notice reads, “RWA social events are not open to defaulters and PG occupants.”
The township, where properties are valued at over ₹2 crore, has reportedly seen several residents delaying payments for years. In some cases, dues have been pending since as early as 2009 and 2012, with outstanding amounts crossing ₹1 lakh.
The move has become a major talking point among residents. Some have supported the action, saying it may push people to clear their dues. One resident said, “So many people have not given. It’s good. Maybe now they will start.”
The RWA has defended its decision, stating that similar steps in the past helped recover significant amounts. “We had put up a similar board in 2023 as well, and managed to collect lakhs in dues,” said RWA president Col Surender Kumar Yadav. “This time too the dues piled up. No one is opposing. We are explaining to residents to pay up.”
At the same time, some voices have criticised the approach as too harsh. Former RWA president Advocate Rajesh Khatana said, “During our time, we would send weekly reminders of pending invoices, hold monthly meetings over the dues, and grievance redressal sessions too. Now without properly reminding and intimating residents, they are being named publicly.”
Another resident highlighted the importance of maintenance payments, saying, “Ours is a township dependent on civic bodies for many amenities, hence the dues are needed.”
Despite the strict warning, there are indications that the restrictions may not be fully enforced on the ground, with security staff suggesting that essential services may continue for practical reasons.
The incident has triggered a wider discussion on whether public naming and service bans are effective ways to recover dues or whether they raise concerns about privacy and fairness.
