Questioning Ethical Responsibility and Transparency in Vendor Promotions

On Saturday, 23rd November 2024, the handling of the Fusion Food Truck stall at Casagrand Supremus highlighted serious issues of fairness, transparency, and ethical responsibility within the new management committee. The food truck, which paid ₹1500 as per the verbal agreement established by the previous committee, was not given visibility on the Digital Notice Board (DNB). Meanwhile, multiple promotions were done for a cosmetics vendor, raising questions about partiality and mismanagement.

Key Issues This Week

1. Contradictory Statements from the Secretary:
   The Secretary claimed that posting the Fusion Food Truck’s announcement on the DNB was not agreed upon by the current management. However, the ₹1500 rate was collected following the previous committee’s agreement. This contradictory stance raises ethical concerns. If the stall was allowed and fees collected, why wasn’t the vendor promoted like others?
2. Unfair Practices:
   Residents were unaware of the food truck’s presence due to the lack of communication, resulting in poor turnout. Meanwhile, the cosmetics vendor received extensive promotions on the DNB. This selective treatment reflects partiality and raises concerns about the new committee’s decision-making.
3. Residents’ Choice Undermined:
   The management’s actions give the impression that they are imposing personal preferences, deciding what residents should or should not eat. This interference with individual choices is unwarranted and undermines the very purpose of allowing vendors in the community.

What Happened Last Week?

Last week, the Secretary addressed a similar incident with Fusion Bakery but failed to follow through on the promises made to residents. The Secretary stated:

“Fusion Bakery has arrived with their products. They did not inform us prior. Considering the shelf life of the product, we are letting them continue with the stall today. We shall talk to them on the terms and conditions and come back to you on the operating model going forward.”

Despite this assurance, no operating model or terms were communicated, and the issue remains unresolved. The inconsistent handling of vendors over consecutive weeks suggests a lack of coordination and accountability.

The Bigger Concern

The new management committee’s handling of vendor promotions raises significant questions about their ethical responsibility. If vendors are allowed to operate and pay a fee, they deserve equal opportunities for visibility. Discriminatory practices not only harm the reputation of the community but also discourage vendors from engaging with us in the future.

Residents Deserve Accountability

The current situation demands clarity:

• Why wasn’t the Fusion Food Truck promoted, despite collecting fees?
• Why is there selective treatment between vendors?
• When will the promised operating model for vendors be communicated?

Residents expect the management committee to uphold fairness, transparency, and consistency in their dealings. It’s time for the committee to address these concerns and rebuild trust by ensuring ethical practices and clear communication.

Let’s ensure our community thrives on principles of fairness and equal opportunity for all.