💰 Public Notice Charges in Newspapers

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Public Notice Newspaper Charges from ₹990/-

The cost of publishing a Public Notice in a newspaper depends mainly on the newspaper, edition, advertisement format, size of the advertisement and type of notice.

For customers in Mumbai, our current two-newspaper Public Notice combinations start at ₹990/-, inclusive of 5% GST.

For example, a 4 cm × 4 cm Public Notice published in Active Times + Mumbai Lakshadeep currently costs ₹990/- including 5% GST.

You do not need to prepare the advertisement in newspaper format yourself. We format the complete Public Notice matter free of cost, in the required language, and arrange its publication in the selected newspaper or newspapers.

If your requirement is simply to complete a Public Notice formality, send us the notice or the details of the matter. We can check the applicable newspaper, size and rate and tell you the total cost before booking.

Mumbai Public Notice Charges

We offer a range of English + Marathi newspaper combinations for Public Notices and Court Notices in Mumbai.

The following are our current rates for the listed combinations. The rates shown below are inclusive of 5% GST.

How Are Public Notice Newspaper Charges Calculated?

There is no single price for every Public Notice. Newspapers publish advertisements in different formats and have different rates for different editions and categories. The applicable charge can therefore depend on several factors.

1. Advertisement Format

Public Notices may be published in different formats, including:

• Classified text advertisements
• Classified display advertisements
• Display advertisements

Classified advertisements are generally smaller and may be published in single-column, two-column or three-column formats. Display Public Notices provide considerably greater flexibility in size. Depending on the requirement and newspaper specifications, a display Public Notice can range from a single-column advertisement to a full-page advertisement.

2. Advertisement Size

For advertisements charged according to physical size, the area occupied by the advertisement affects the publication charge.

For example: 4 cm × 4 cm = 16 sq. cm.

If the advertisement becomes larger, the occupied newspaper space increases and the applicable charge can increase accordingly.

The opposite is also true: a smaller advertisement may occupy less space and cost less.

3. Newspaper and Edition

The same Public Notice can have different charges in different newspapers.

A Public Notice in a local newspaper may cost substantially less than the same-sized advertisement in a large national newspaper.

Even within the same newspaper group, rates can differ between editions and cities.

4. Type of Notice

The applicable rate can also differ according to the nature of the advertisement.

A normal Public Notice does not necessarily carry the same newspaper rate as a statutory advertisement such as an INC-26, Form URC, or an NCLT advertisement.

This is particularly important for company and statutory notices, where prescribed publication requirements and newspaper categories may apply.

Classified Public Notice vs Display Public Notice

A customer looking for the cost of a Public Notice may come across different types of newspaper advertisements. Understanding the basic difference helps explain why the prices can vary.

Why Does the Same Public Notice Cost Different Amounts in Different Newspapers?

There is no universal Public Notice rate applicable to every newspaper in India. Newspapers have their own advertising rate structures. The charge can vary according to:

• Newspaper
• City or edition
• Advertisement format
• Advertisement size
• Type of notice
• Applicable statutory category
• Number of newspapers required

For this reason, a Public Notice costing ₹990 in one newspaper combination cannot be used as a universal rate for every newspaper.

Looking for a Newspaper That Is Not Listed Here?

There are thousands of newspapers and editions across India, and it is not practical to publish every newspaper’s current advertising rate on one page.If your required newspaper is not included in our rate tables, you do not need to find its advertising rate yourself.Send us:

• The Public Notice matter or details
• Your city
• The newspaper name, if specified
• Your preferred publication date

We will check the applicable newspaper rate and confirm the cost before publication.Our service is not limited to the newspapers listed in the tables above.

Our Public Notice service includes the following:

📦 What Will I Receive After My Public Notice Is Published?

Once the Public Notice has been published, we provide the publication proof and physical newspaper copies according to the service booked.

⚡ When Will I Receive the Newspaper Clipping?

We provide the newspaper publication proof as a soft copy after the advertisement appears in the newspaper.

Soft copies are normally provided the very next day after publication.

For customers in Mumbai, physical newspaper copies are normally sent by courier and are delivered within approximately 24 to 72 working hours.

⏰ How Early Should I Book a Public Notice?

Newspaper advertisements generally need to be booked in advance because each newspaper has a publication deadline.

The exact deadline can vary depending on the newspaper, edition, advertisement category and requested publication date.

If your Public Notice is urgent, contact us before the newspaper’s booking deadline so that we can check whether publication on your required date is possible.

📋 What Do I Need to Provide to Book a Public Notice?

You do not need to understand newspaper advertising terminology or prepare the advertisement in newspaper layout yourself.

In most cases, you can simply send us the matter or details of the notice and tell us where you need it published.

✍️ Do I Have to Prepare the Public Notice in Newspaper Format?

No. You do not have to prepare the final newspaper layout yourself.

We format the complete advertisement matter according to the requirements of the selected newspaper.

Our formatting service is provided free of cost for Public Notice bookings.

Before publication, the advertisement can be checked against the matter supplied by you so that names, dates, addresses and other important details are properly reflected in the advertisement.

❓ What If I Do Not Know Which Newspaper to Choose?

You do not necessarily need to select the newspaper yourself.

If you have been asked to publish a Public Notice but have not been told which newspaper to use, send us the details of your requirement. We can explain the available newspaper options and the applicable charges.

🔎 Before Booking Your Public Notice

To avoid unnecessary delay, keep the following information ready:

• The exact names, dates and other details that must appear in the notice
• The purpose or reason for publishing the Public Notice
• The newspaper or newspaper combination, if already specified
• The city or edition in which the advertisement is required
• Your preferred publication date

If you are unsure about the newspaper, advertisement size or format, you can contact us before booking.

🔄 How Our Public Notice Booking Process Works

⚖️ Prices are inclusive of 5% GST and are indicative as of the current rate card. Rates and publication terms are subject to newspaper acceptance and revision.

💰 City-wise Public Notice Charges

Public Notice newspaper charges vary from one city and newspaper edition to another. The following are some of the newspaper combinations for which we currently have rates.

The rates below are inclusive of 5% GST, unless specifically stated otherwise.

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📍 Mumbai Public Notice Charges

For Mumbai, our current two-newspaper combinations start from ₹990/-.

📍 Pune Public Notice Charges

The following English + Marathi combinations are currently available for Pune:

📍 Delhi Public Notice Charges

For Delhi, the following English + Hindi combinations are available:

📍 Kolkata Public Notice Charges

The following English + Bengali/Hindi combinations are available:

📍 Bengaluru Public Notice Charges

For Bengaluru, the following English + Kannada combinations are available:

Public Notice Rates Are Not the Same for Every Newspaper

The tables above show selected newspaper combinations for which we have current rates. They should not be interpreted as a universal rate card for every newspaper in India.

There are thousands of newspapers, editions and publication categories across the country. Rates can change according to:

• Newspaper
• Edition and city
• Advertisement size
• Classified or display format
• Type of Public Notice
• Statutory category
• Number of newspapers required

If your newspaper is not listed above, you can still contact us for the applicable rate.

Business Standard Public Notice Rates

Some Public Notices and statutory advertisements are charged according to the square-centimetre area occupied by the advertisement.

Business Standard, for example, has different per-sq.-cm. rates for different advertisement categories and editions.

The following rates are useful for understanding why the cost of a Public Notice can vary significantly depending on the type of advertisement.

Business Standard — English Editions

Business Standard — Hindi Editions

Why Are Statutory Advertisement Rates Different?

This is an important distinction for customers who search for INC-26, URC-2 or NCLT newspaper advertisement charges.

A newspaper does not necessarily charge the same rate for every type of advertisement. For example, the Business Standard rates supplied to us show different rates for:

• Public Notice
• INC-26 & Form URC
• NCLT — Section 66
• NCLT — Section 230–232

Therefore, it is not correct to calculate the cost of every newspaper advertisement using a generic Public Notice rate.

The purpose and statutory category of the advertisement can affect the applicable newspaper rate.

Example: How a Per-Sq.-Cm. Rate Works

Suppose a newspaper charges ₹50 per sq. cm. for a particular Public Notice category and edition.

A 4 cm × 4 cm advertisement occupies:

The basic newspaper charge would therefore be:

The final amount may differ depending on the newspaper’s applicable taxes, category, minimum billing rules or other applicable charges. This is why customers should not assume that the rate of one newspaper can be used to calculate the price in another newspaper.

Hindi Newspaper Public Notice Rates — Mumbai

For customers specifically looking for Hindi newspaper publication in Mumbai, we also have the following rates for a 4 cm × 4 cm advertisement:

These rates are for the specified 4 cm × 4 cm advertisement size and should not be treated as the rate for advertisements of other sizes.

What If I Need a Newspaper Not Listed Here?

You do not need to search the internet for the newspaper’s advertising rate yourself.

If you have been asked to publish a Public Notice in a particular newspaper, simply send us:

We can check the applicable rate and confirm the total amount before booking.

The rate tables on this page are intended to give you a clear idea of Public Notice pricing. They are not intended to suggest that these are the only newspapers in which we can arrange publication.

⚖️ Rates are inclusive of 5% GST unless stated otherwise and are indicative as per the current rate card. Rates are subject to newspaper acceptance and revision. WP Bakery ready.

📰 Does a Public Notice Have to Be Published in Two Newspapers?

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In many Public Notice matters, publication in two newspapers is required or specifically requested — commonly one English newspaper and one newspaper in the relevant regional language. However, there is no single rule that requires every Public Notice in India to be published in exactly two newspapers.

The number of newspapers required depends on the purpose of the notice, the authority or organisation requiring publication, the applicable procedure, and the particular matter involved.

For customers in Mumbai and Maharashtra, a two-newspaper combination is very commonly used for Public Notices, particularly where the notice is intended to reach readers of both English and Marathi newspapers.

A Common Mumbai Combination

For example, a Public Notice may be published in:

Our Mumbai packages include combinations such as:

• Active Times + Mumbai Lakshadeep
• Active Times + Aapla Mahanagar
• Business Standard + Mumbai Lakshadeep
• Free Press Journal + Navshakti
• Times of India + Maharashtra Times

The appropriate combination should be based on the requirement of your particular matter rather than simply choosing two newspapers at random.

Is There a Maharashtra Law That Says Every Public Notice Must Be Published in Two Newspapers?

No blanket rule should be stated that every Public Notice in Maharashtra must legally appear in two newspapers.

The requirement for newspaper publication comes from different sources depending on the matter. It may arise from:

• A specific law or regulation
• A court or tribunal requirement
• A government authority
• A company, bank or financial institution
• A housing society or other organisation
• A contractual or procedural requirement
• The particular purpose for which the notice is being issued

This distinction is important because the actual publication requirement should be determined from the specific matter and the authority asking for the advertisement.

Why Are Two Newspapers Commonly Used?

There is a practical reason why two newspapers are frequently requested.

A Public Notice is intended to bring information to the attention of people who may have an interest in the matter.

Publishing in two newspapers can provide:

Can a Public Notice Be Published in Only One Newspaper?

Yes, in some situations.

There are Public Notice categories and specific requirements where publication in one newspaper may be sufficient.

For example, certain lost share certificate or equity-share advertisements may be accepted by the concerned company or institution based on its own prescribed publication requirement, which may specify a particular newspaper or a single newspaper.

This is why it is important not to assume:

Instead, the correct approach is:

If you have received instructions from a company, court, bank, government department, housing society or other organisation, you can send those instructions to us and we can help you identify the newspaper requirement before booking.

What If Someone Has Told Me to Publish in Two Newspapers?

If you have specifically been instructed to publish the notice in two newspapers, follow that instruction.

You should ideally confirm:

If the instructions do not specify the newspapers, we can explain the available combinations and their charges.

Do Both Newspapers Have to Be in Different Languages?

Not necessarily.

A common combination in Maharashtra is:

But the required combination depends on the purpose of the advertisement and the instructions applicable to that matter.

The important point is not to assume that every Public Notice must follow one universal language combination.

For notices in other parts of India, combinations may commonly involve the local regional language, such as:

The exact requirement should be confirmed for the particular notice.

Can I Choose Any Two Newspapers?

Not always.

If the authority or organisation has specified particular newspapers, those instructions should be followed.

If no particular newspapers have been specified, the choice can be based on factors such as:

• Required language
• City or edition
• Newspaper circulation and reach
• Acceptance by the concerned organisation
• Advertisement size
• Publication deadline
• Cost

This is particularly useful when the customer wants to complete a procedural formality without unnecessarily paying for a very expensive newspaper.

What If I Don’t Know Whether One or Two Newspapers Are Required?

This is one of the most common situations.

You do not have to guess.

Send us the requirement you have received — such as an email, letter, notice, company instruction or other publication instruction — and we can help you understand what newspaper publication is being asked for.

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📋 Types of Public Notices and How They Are Charged

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What Types of Public Notices Can Be Published in Newspapers?

A Public Notice is not a single type of advertisement. Different notices are published for different legal, property, financial, corporate and personal purposes.

The advertisement category can also affect the newspaper selected, advertisement size and applicable rate.

Some of the commonly published Public Notices include:

🏠 Property-Related Public Notices

Property notices are among the most common newspaper Public Notices.

They may include:

• Property purchase notices
• Property sale or transfer notices
• Title verification notices
• Notice inviting claims and objections
• Property ownership-related notices
• Public notices issued by advocates
• Notices relating to missing or disputed property documents

For property matters, the wording of the notice and the newspapers selected can be particularly important because the purpose is often to invite claims or objections from anyone who may have an interest in the property.

⚖️ Court and Legal Notices

Newspapers are also used for various notices connected with courts and legal proceedings.

These may include:

• Court notices
• Summons and notices for publication
• Notices inviting claims or objections
• Notices relating to legal proceedings
• Notices ordered to be published by a court or tribunal

Where publication has been specifically directed by a court, the newspaper and edition mentioned in the order should be followed.

🏢 Company and Corporate Notices

Companies may need to publish notices in newspapers for several statutory or corporate purposes.

Examples include:

• Share-related notices
• Lost equity share certificate advertisements
• Notices relating to company matters
• INC-26
• Form URC
• NCLT advertisements
• Other statutory corporate advertisements

These advertisements should not automatically be priced using the ordinary Public Notice rate.

📄 Lost Document Notices

A newspaper Public Notice may also be published when important documents have been lost or misplaced.

Common examples include:

• Share certificates
• Property documents
• Certificates
• Agreements
• C-Forms
• Other important documents

The publication requirement can vary according to the organisation or authority concerned.

🏦 Financial and Banking Notices

Certain financial matters may require or use newspaper publication.

These can include notices connected with:

• Financial institutions
• Recovery proceedings
• Public announcements
• Claims and objections
• Financial securities
• Other institutional requirements

The applicable newspaper and rate depend on the specific category of advertisement.

📢 Tender Notices and Public Announcements

Newspapers are also widely used for:

• Tender notices
• Public announcements
• Government-related notices
• Institutional announcements
• Other advertisements intended to reach the general public

Tender advertisements can have their own newspaper rates and publication requirements and should therefore not automatically be compared with an ordinary Public Notice.

Does the Type of Public Notice Affect the Newspaper Cost?

Yes.

This is an important point that is often missed when people search for “Public Notice newspaper charges.”

The cost may depend on several factors, including:

For example, a Public Notice in Business Standard may have a different per-square-centimetre rate from an INC-26, Form URC, or NCLT advertisement in the same newspaper.

Similarly, a large display Public Notice cannot be priced in the same way as a small classified advertisement.

Classified Public Notice vs Display Public Notice

Another important distinction is the format and size of the advertisement.

Classified Advertisements

Classified advertisements are generally offered in smaller standard formats, such as:

• Single column
• Two-column
• Three-column

They are suitable for shorter notices where the newspaper’s classified format is acceptable.

Display Public Notices

Display advertisements provide substantially greater flexibility in size.

They can range from:

The larger the advertisement area, the higher the newspaper charge is likely to be.

This is why a simple statement such as “Public Notice costs ₹___” can be misleading without specifying the newspaper, edition and advertisement size.

Which Type of Public Notice Do You Need?

If you are unsure about the category, you can simply send us the matter you have been asked to publish.

We can help you identify:

• The type of advertisement
• Suitable newspaper options
• Required advertisement size
• Applicable newspaper rate
• Publication date
• Number of newspapers required

Already know what you need?

If you want detailed information about the different categories of Public Notices, including their purpose and examples, see our dedicated page: Types of Public Notices.

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📐 How Advertisement Size Affects Public Notice Cost

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How Does the Size of a Public Notice Affect Its Cost?

The size of a newspaper advertisement is one of the most important factors that determines its cost.

A Public Notice does not have one fixed price across all sizes. Newspapers may charge according to the area occupied by the advertisement, while some classified advertisements may be offered in predefined formats.

Therefore, a short Public Notice and a large Public Notice in the same newspaper can have very different prices.

Public Notice Size Is Usually Measured by Column and Height

Newspaper advertisements are generally measured using the space occupied by the advertisement.

For display advertisements, the measurement can be expressed in column centimetres (sq. cm.).

For example:

If a newspaper charges ₹50 per sq. cm., the basic calculation would be:

The actual payable amount can vary where the newspaper has a minimum charge, category-specific rate, applicable taxes or other pricing conditions.

What Does “4 × 4 cm” Mean?

When we say an advertisement is 4 cm × 4 cm, it means:

• Width: 4 cm
• Height: 4 cm

Therefore:

This gives the newspaper the physical area occupied by the advertisement.

Example

If the applicable rate is ₹50 per sq. cm.:

• Advertisement area: 16 sq. cm.
• Rate: ₹50 per sq. cm.
• Basic advertisement cost: ₹800

This simple calculation helps explain why the same Public Notice matter can cost more or less depending on the size selected.

Classified Public Notice vs Display Public Notice

There is an important difference between classified and display advertisements.

Classified Advertisement

Classified advertisements are generally offered in smaller, standardised formats.

Depending on the newspaper, they may be available as:

• Single-column
• Two-column
• Three-column

They are generally suitable for shorter notices where the newspaper’s classified format is acceptable.

Display Advertisement

Display Public Notices offer much greater flexibility in size.

A display advertisement can range from:

The amount of newspaper space used therefore has a direct effect on the cost.

Why Does a Larger Public Notice Cost More?

The basic reason is simple:

Consider two advertisements containing similar information:

The second advertisement occupies three times the area of the first, while the third occupies more than six times the area.

This is why a newspaper cannot quote one universal price for every Public Notice.

Why Can’t You Tell Me the Exact Price From the Number of Words?

Because newspaper advertising is not always priced by word count.

Two notices may contain approximately the same number of words but occupy different amounts of newspaper space because of:

• Font size
• Line spacing
• Newspaper formatting
• Heading
• Name and address layout
• Tables or lists
• Language
• Number of columns
• Advertisement dimensions

For display advertisements, the final physical size of the advertisement is therefore more important than simply counting the words.

Does Every Newspaper Charge Per Square Centimetre?

No.

Newspapers use different advertising rate structures.

Depending on the newspaper and advertisement category, pricing may be based on:

• Per sq. cm. / column cm.
• Fixed classified rates
• Fixed package rates
• Minimum advertisement charges
• Category-specific rates
• Special statutory rates

This is why the rate for one newspaper cannot automatically be used to calculate the cost in another newspaper.

Why Do Statutory Advertisements Have Different Rates?

Some advertisements are published because of specific corporate, legal or statutory requirements.

The newspaper may have separate rates for different categories.

For example, the Business Standard rate information available to us shows separate rates for:

• Public Notice
• INC-26 & Form URC
• NCLT Section 66
• NCLT Section 230–232

Therefore, an INC-26 advertisement should not automatically be calculated using the ordinary Public Notice rate.

The advertisement category needs to be identified first.

What Is the Cost of a 4 × 4 cm Public Notice?

There is no single 4 × 4 cm Public Notice rate for all newspapers.

For example, our Mumbai rate for:

This is a specific newspaper combination and advertisement size. It should not be treated as a universal 4 × 4 cm rate applicable to every newspaper.

Can You Make My Advertisement Smaller to Reduce the Cost?

Yes, where the newspaper’s format and the requirements of the notice permit it, reducing the advertisement area can reduce the publication cost.

However, we do not recommend reducing the advertisement merely to save space if doing so makes the notice difficult to read or omits information that needs to be published.

Our job is to format the matter so that it is:

• Clear
• Legible
• Properly structured
• Suitable for the selected newspaper
• As economical as reasonably possible

Can You Tell Me the Exact Size and Cost Before Booking?

Yes.

If you send us the Public Notice matter and tell us:

we can determine the applicable advertisement format and provide the price before proceeding with the booking.

If you already have a required size — for example 4 × 4 cm — tell us that as well.

A Simple Rule to Remember

⚖️ Rates and sizes are indicative and depend on the specific newspaper, edition, advertisement category and instructions received. WP Bakery ready.

💬 How to Get an Exact Public Notice Quote

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How Can I Get the Exact Cost of My Public Notice?

The easiest way to get an exact quotation is to send us the Public Notice matter along with the basic publication details.

You do not need to calculate the advertisement size yourself or understand newspaper rate structures.

We can check the applicable newspaper rate and tell you the total amount before you confirm the booking.

What Information Do You Need for a Public Notice Quote?

Please provide as much of the following information as you already have:

1. 📄 Public Notice Matter

Send us the notice that you need to publish.

You can send:

• Your prepared Public Notice
• A draft prepared by your advocate
• A notice received from a company or organisation
• A photograph or scan of the instructions
• The basic information, if the notice has not yet been drafted

2. 📰 Newspaper Name

If you have been specifically instructed to publish in a particular newspaper, tell us the newspaper name.

For example:

• The Times of India
• Free Press Journal
• Business Standard
• Maharashtra Times
• Navshakti
• Active Times
• Mumbai Lakshadeep

If no particular newspaper has been specified, tell us your city and purpose of the notice and we can show you the available options.

3. 📍 City or Edition

Newspapers often have different editions and rates for different cities.

Tell us where the advertisement needs to appear.

For example: Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Kolkata or Bengaluru.

If you know the specific edition, mention that as well.

4. 📅 Publication Date

Tell us when you want the Public Notice to appear.

This is important because newspapers have booking deadlines.

For most of our bookings, the advertisement needs to be submitted approximately one day in advance, usually before the newspaper’s applicable deadline.

5. 📐 Advertisement Size

If a specific size has been prescribed, tell us the size.

For example:

If you do not know the required size, don’t worry.

Send us the matter and the newspaper requirement. We can determine the appropriate format and provide the applicable quotation.

6. 📰 Number of Newspapers

Tell us whether you have been instructed to publish in:

• One newspaper
• Two newspapers
• A specific English + regional-language combination
• More than two newspapers

If you are unsure, send us the instructions you have received and we can help you understand the publication requirement.

What If I Don’t Know the Advertisement Size?

You don’t need to know it.

This is a common concern among customers who have never booked a newspaper advertisement before.

Simply send us the matter and tell us what the Public Notice is for.

We can check the appropriate advertisement format and provide the applicable cost.

What If I Don’t Know Which Newspaper to Choose?

That’s also fine.

If your requirement does not specify a particular newspaper, we can show you the available newspaper combinations for your city and explain the difference in their charges.

For example, in Mumbai, our current two-newspaper Public Notice packages range from:

The appropriate newspaper should be selected based on the requirement of your particular notice, not simply on the lowest price.

What If I Have Been Given Instructions by a Company, Bank, Advocate or Government Office?

Send us the instructions.

This is often the safest way to determine the correct publication requirement.

For example, the instruction may specify:

or

or

We can use those instructions to prepare the booking accordingly.

What Happens After I Send You the Details?

Our process is straightforward:

Want an Exact Quote?

You can simply send us:

That’s enough for us to start.

⚖️ Quotation and publication are subject to newspaper acceptance, availability, applicable rates and instructions received. WP Bakery ready.

✅ What Is Included in Our Public Notice Service?

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What Do I Get When I Book a Public Notice Through You?

When you book a Public Notice through us, we handle more than simply submitting the advertisement to a newspaper.

Our service covers the advertisement formatting, newspaper booking, publication proof and delivery of newspaper copies according to the service booked.

For Mumbai customers, the following are included in our standard Public Notice service.

✍️ 1. Free Advertisement Formatting

You do not need to prepare your matter in newspaper format.

We format the complete Public Notice matter according to the requirements of the selected newspaper.

We provide formatting free of cost for Public Notice bookings.

This applies to the languages required for the selected newspaper.

📰 2. Newspaper Publication

We arrange publication of the Public Notice in the newspaper or newspaper combination selected for your requirement.

Before proceeding, we confirm:

• Newspaper
• Edition
• Advertisement size/category
• Publication date
• Applicable charges

This allows you to know what you are booking before the advertisement is submitted.

📄 3. Newspaper E-Paper Clipping

After the Public Notice is published, we provide the newspaper e-paper clipping as a soft copy.

This gives you a convenient digital record of the published advertisement.

📦 4. Physical Newspaper Copies

For Mumbai customers, we normally provide:

So, when a Public Notice is published in two newspapers, the normal delivery is:

These copies can be retained as proof of publication for your records or submitted wherever required.

🚚 5. Free Courier Within Mumbai

For Mumbai customers, courier delivery of the physical newspaper copies is provided free of cost.

This means you do not have to separately arrange collection of the newspapers after publication.

⚡ 6. Quick Delivery

For Mumbai customers:

• Soft copy: normally provided the very next day
• Physical newspaper copies: normally delivered within approximately 24–72 working hours

Delivery time can naturally vary depending on the newspaper publication and courier schedule.

What Does Our Public Notice Service Include?

Do I Have to Write the Advertisement Myself?

No.

You can send us your existing Public Notice matter, a draft prepared by your advocate, or the information that needs to be published.

We will format the matter for the selected newspaper.

However, where the content has legal implications, the responsibility for the accuracy and legal correctness of the information supplied remains with the person or organisation issuing the notice.

Do You Provide Only the Newspaper Advertisement?

No. Our service is designed to cover the practical publication process from matter to publication proof.

You provide:

We handle:

This is particularly useful when you are publishing a Public Notice for the first time and are not familiar with newspaper advertising procedures.

Need Only Publication?

If you already have the final advertisement matter and know exactly which newspaper and edition you require, you can simply send us the details.

We can arrange the newspaper publication without requiring you to prepare the newspaper layout yourself.

⚖️ Service inclusions, delivery timelines and quantities are subject to the newspaper, publication schedule and service booked. WP Bakery ready.

📅 Public Notice Booking Deadline, Publication Timeline & Why Charges Differ

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How Long Does It Take to Publish a Public Notice?

The time required to publish a Public Notice depends mainly on the newspaper, edition, publication date and the time at which the booking is confirmed.

For most newspaper bookings, it is advisable to provide the advertisement at least one working day in advance.

For our regular bookings, the newspaper’s deadline is usually:

The exact cut-off time can vary from one newspaper to another.

Can I Publish a Public Notice the Next Day?

Yes, in many cases.

If the newspaper accepts bookings for the required edition and the advertisement is submitted before its booking deadline, publication can generally be arranged for the following day.

For this reason, if you need a Public Notice to appear on a particular date, it is better not to wait until the last moment.

Example

If you want your Public Notice published on:

You should ideally send the matter and confirm the booking by:

What Is the Usual Booking Deadline?

For the newspapers we regularly work with, the usual booking deadline is approximately:

However, this is a general working deadline, not a universal deadline for every newspaper.

Some newspapers or editions may have earlier cut-off times, particularly for advertisements requiring special processing.

If your publication date is important, we recommend checking the deadline before making the booking.

What Happens After the Booking Is Confirmed?

Once the booking is confirmed:

Can I Book a Public Notice for a Specific Date?

Yes.

If you need the advertisement to appear on a particular date, tell us the date when you send the matter.

For example:

We can check the applicable newspaper deadline and availability for that publication date.

What If I Miss the Newspaper Deadline?

If the booking deadline has already passed, do not assume that publication is impossible.

Contact us immediately.

Depending on the newspaper and edition, there may be different submission deadlines or another available publication date.

We can check the available option and tell you what can be done.

What If My Public Notice Is Urgent?

Urgent requirements should be communicated before sending the booking.

Tell us:

• The notice matter
• Newspaper required
• City/edition
• Date by which it must appear

We can then check the newspaper’s applicable deadline and publication possibility.

When Will I Receive the Newspaper Copy?

For Mumbai customers, our normal delivery process is:

These are normal service timelines and can vary due to newspaper publication schedules and courier operations.

What If I Need the Soft Copy Immediately?

If you need the publication proof urgently, tell us when making the booking.

We can explain when the e-paper clipping is expected to become available after publication.

The soft copy is normally provided the next day, while physical newspaper copies take longer because they have to be delivered.

A Simple Example

Suppose you need a Public Notice published on Friday.

This is an example of the normal workflow. The actual schedule depends on the newspaper and edition selected.

Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute

If your Public Notice is connected with a court deadline, property transaction, company requirement, tender, claim/objection period or another time-sensitive matter, tell us the required publication date at the beginning.

A newspaper advertisement cannot be treated like an ordinary online post that can always be published immediately.

The newspaper has its own booking, processing and publication deadlines.

Part 10 — Why Do Public Notice Charges Differ From Newspaper to Newspaper?

There is no single rate applicable to every newspaper.

The cost of publishing a Public Notice can vary substantially from one newspaper to another because newspapers have their own advertising rate structures.

The final cost can be affected by:

• Newspaper
• City or edition
• Advertisement category
• Advertisement size
• Number of newspapers
• Language
• Publication date
• Applicable GST
• Special category or negotiated rates

This is why comparing two Public Notice quotations is useful only when the same requirements are being compared.

The Newspaper Makes a Big Difference

Different newspapers charge different advertising rates.

For example, our current Mumbai Public Notice packages for two newspapers include:

These are current Mumbai package rates supplied by us and inclusive of 5% GST, for the applicable advertisement size.

The difference demonstrates why it is not meaningful to ask simply:

The more useful question is:

Does the City or Newspaper Edition Affect the Price?

Yes.

The same newspaper brand can have different advertising rates for different cities or editions.

For example, a Public Notice in:

may have a different rate from a Public Notice in:

The applicable edition therefore needs to be identified before calculating the final cost.

Does the Type of Advertisement Affect the Rate?

Yes.

A newspaper may maintain separate rates for different advertisement categories.

For example, our Business Standard rate information shows separate per-sq.-cm. rates for:

These figures illustrate an important point:

The rate for a Public Notice cannot automatically be used for every legal or statutory advertisement.

The correct category must be identified first.

Does the Language Affect the Cost?

It can.

Newspapers may have different rates for their English, Hindi, Marathi or other language editions.

For example, in Mumbai, we have rates for Hindi newspapers including:

• Hamara Mahanagar — ₹945/-
• Business Standard Hindi — ₹1,050/-
• Navbharat — ₹1,365/-
• Navbharat Times — ₹3,780/-

These rates are for the applicable 4 cm × 4 cm advertisement size and are specific to the respective newspapers.

Therefore, even when two newspapers publish the advertisement in the same city and at the same physical size, their charges may still be different.

Why Can Two Newspapers Charge Different Rates for the Same Size?

Because advertisement size is only one part of the calculation.

For example, two newspapers may both publish a:

but have different rates per sq. cm. or different minimum/package charges.

The advertisement area is the same:

But the newspaper’s applicable rate may be different.

Therefore:

Does the Number of Newspapers Affect the Total Cost?

Yes.

If your requirement is for publication in two newspapers, the cost of both newspapers is added together.

For example:

This is why our Mumbai rate table shows the complete combination price, rather than requiring customers to calculate the two newspapers separately.

Why Do Some Public Notice Rates Look Surprisingly Low?

A low advertised price may represent a particular:

• Newspaper
• Edition
• Advertisement size
• Category
• Package
• Classified format

It should not automatically be compared with a larger display advertisement in a different newspaper.

For example:

does not mean that every Public Notice in Mumbai can be published for ₹990.

Likewise, a ₹5,000 or ₹10,000 quotation may be perfectly reasonable if it involves a larger advertisement, different newspapers or a different advertisement category.

Are All Newspaper Rates Published Online?

No.

Not every newspaper publishes a simple, publicly accessible rate card for every advertisement category and edition.

Some rates are available through published rate cards, while others may be provided by the newspaper’s advertising department or booking agency.

This is one reason customers may find conflicting Public Notice prices online.

Why You Should Compare the Complete Package, Not Just the Price

When comparing Public Notice quotations, check whether you are comparing the same:

A quotation that appears cheaper may not actually be cheaper if these factors are different.

Our Approach to Public Notice Pricing

We prefer to show the actual newspaper combination and applicable rate rather than giving customers a vague starting price and adding charges later.

• Where we have a fixed package, we clearly show the total.
• Where the advertisement is charged according to size, we calculate the applicable cost based on the newspaper’s rate and the advertisement area.
• Where a special category has a separate rate, we use the applicable category rather than treating it as an ordinary Public Notice.

The Simple Rule

If you send us your Public Notice matter and tell us where and when you need it published, we can help you identify the applicable newspaper option and cost.

⚖️ Rates, deadlines and delivery timelines are indicative and depend on the newspaper, edition, publication schedule and instructions received. WP Bakery ready.