📰 Gazette Notification – Overview
A Gazette Notification is an official public journal issued by the Government of India or State Governments to notify the public of new laws, rules, amendments, appointments, and other official decisions. Once published in the Gazette, the information gains legal authenticity and is considered public knowledge.
✅ Purpose of Gazette Notifications
- Provide legal validity to government decisions and public notices.
- Act as an official record of name changes, company changes, land acquisition notices, and appointments.
- Ensure transparency and public access to government actions.
- Required as proof for various legal, administrative, and financial matters.
📄 Types of Gazette Notifications
- Central Gazette (issued by the Government of India).
- State Gazette (issued by State Governments).
- Ordinary Gazette (routine announcements).
- Extraordinary Gazette (urgent or special announcements).
📝 Details Typically Included in a Gazette Notification
- Notification number and date.
- Name(s) of individuals/organizations concerned.
- Description of the change or announcement (name change, company change, appointment, etc.).
- Reference to applicable Act/Rule under which notification is issued.
- Signature & designation of the issuing authority.
📝 Common Uses of Gazette Notification
- Legal name change for individuals.
- Company or partnership name change.
- Government appointments, promotions, or transfers.
- Land acquisition, tenders, or other public notices.
- Change in the constitution of a firm or society.