Public Notice Ads Bangalore: 2026 Guide to Legal Newspaper Ads

Public Notice Ads Bangalore: 2026 Guide to Legal Newspaper Ads

Public Notice Ads Bangalore — Legal Notice Newspaper Guide 2026


In Bangalore, a public notice advertisement needs one English daily and one Kannada daily of good circulation, the standard combination that is accepted by Karnataka High Court, NCLT Bengaluru Bench, RERA Karnataka, BBMP and all other state government authorities. Packages begin with 2 top Bangalore newspapers at 890 with the soft copy delivered within 24hours and hard copy with affidavit delivered within 3 days.

Having the right newspapers, the right format, and the right content, this is what this guide is all about.


Why Bangalore Has Specific Newspaper Rules for Legal Notices

Bangalore is also not only a tech hub it also houses the Karnataka High Court, the NCLT Bengaluru Bench, the RERA Karnataka, the BBMP, the Registrar of Companies Karnataka, and one of the busiest civil court complexes in India. All of the authorities have a list of acceptable newspapers, and writing in the wrong paper (or even the wrong form) makes your notice, legally speaking, void.

The rule on which Karnataka is based is identical to that of Maharashtra and of the majority of Indian states: the rulemust be published both in English and Kannada. A notice that is published solely in English is not exhaustive in Karnataka HC affairs, ROC Karnataka submissions and a majority of state government submissions. A notice considered only in Kannada is not sufficient to be published in central authority matters (NCLT, SEBI, RBI).

Accepted Newspapers for Public Notice Ads in Bangalore

English Dailies

Newspaper

Best Used For

Deccan Herald

Karnataka HC, ROC Karnataka, most civil and family court notices

Times of India Bangalore

NCLT Bengaluru, SEBI, company law, corporate mergers

Hindustan Times Bangalore

DRT Bengaluru, RERA Karnataka, consumer forum notices

The Hindu Bangalore

Government, PSU, academic, and tender notices

Indian Express Bangalore

General legal notices; accepted by most courts

Kannada Dailies

Newspaper

Best Used For

Prajavani

Karnataka HC, ROC Karnataka; largest Kannada daily statewide

Vijaya Karnataka

Times Group; pairs naturally with TOI Bangalore

Udayavani

Strong Bengaluru city + Coastal Karnataka coverage

Kannada Prabha

Government statutory notices, BBMP matters

Samyuktha Karnataka

ROC and municipal notices

Most accepted combination for Bangalore: Deccan Herald (English) + Prajavani (Kannada) - this is the combo that can be found in the most orders in Karnataka HC and is the one that is automatically selected by the proponents in the entire city of Bengaluru.

For company and NCLT matters: Times of India Bangalore + Vijaya Karnataka - both of them are under the Times Group so that it is easy to make single-agency booking.

Public Notice Ad Rates Bangalore Newspapers 2026 (Indicative)

Deccan Herald

Format

Rate

Estimated Cost (10 sq. cm)

Display — Main Pages

₹900–₹2,000/sq. cm

₹9,000–₹20,000

Display — City Pages

₹700–₹1,500/sq. cm

₹7,000–₹15,000

Classified Display

₹500–₹950/sq. cm

₹2,500–₹4,750

Classified Text

₹20–₹40/word

₹400–₹800 (20 words)

Times of India Bangalore

Format

Rate

Estimated Cost (10 sq. cm)

Display — Main Edition

₹1,100–₹2,400/sq. cm

₹11,000–₹24,000

Display — City Supplement

₹750–₹1,400/sq. cm

₹7,500–₹14,000

Classified Display

₹550–₹1,000/sq. cm

₹2,750–₹5,000

Classified Text

₹22–₹42/word

₹440–₹840 (20 words)

Prajavani (Kannada)

Format

Rate

Estimated Cost (10 sq. cm)

Display — Main Pages

₹600–₹1,400/sq. cm

₹6,000–₹14,000

Display — City Edition

₹450–₹1,000/sq. cm

₹4,500–₹10,000

Classified Display

₹350–₹750/sq. cm

₹1,750–₹3,750

Classified Text

₹15–₹30/word

₹300–₹600 (20 words)

Vijaya Karnataka (Kannada)

Format

Rate

Estimated Cost (10 sq. cm)

Display — Main Pages

₹550–₹1,200/sq. cm

₹5,500–₹12,000

Classified Display

₹320–₹700/sq. cm

₹1,600–₹3,500

Classified Text

₹14–₹28/word

₹280–₹560 (20 words)

Rates are indicative for 2025–2026. Ensure that you check existing rates when making a booking. Public-NoticeAds.com booking also provides negotiated multi-newspaper rates - all of which may be 1020% lower than direct newspaper booking.

Notice-by-Notice Guide for Bangalore

Name Change Notice — Bangalore

Requirement: English + Kannada. Classified text is sufficient for all standard name change notices.

  • Newspapers suggested: Deccan Herald + Prajavani.
  • Format: Classified text
  • Estimated combined cost: ₹800–₹2,500
  • Documents: Affidavit notarised, Karnataka Gazette notification (not already obtained)
  • Publication: Apply to Karnataka State Gazette notification in the Government printing Press, Bengaluru.

Notice template:

I, [Old Full Name], residing at [Complete Address, Bangalore — Pin Code], hereby declare that I have changed my name from [Old Name] to [New Name]. Henceforth I shall be known as [New Name] for all purposes. This is notified to the general public and all concerned authorities.

Lost Document Notice — Bangalore

Requirement: Deccan Herald (English) is accepted by most Bangalore issuing authorities. Prajavani recommended for property and society documents.

  • Format: Classified text
  • Estimated cost (English only): ₹400–₹1,200
  • Estimated cost (English + Kannada): ₹700–₹2,000
  • Documents: NCR / police complaint acknowledgement (Bangalore City Police), notarised affidavit

Notice template (Lost RC Book):

I, [Full Name], residing at [Complete Address, Bangalore], hereby declare that the Registration Certificate (RC Book) of my vehicle bearing Reg. No. [KA-XX-XX-XXXX], Engine No. [Number], Chassis No. [Number], has been lost / misplaced. NCR No. [Number] dated [Date] lodged at [Police Station Name], Bangalore. I shall not be responsible for any misuse thereof.

Property Dispute / Possession Notice — Bangalore

Requirement: Dual publication — English + Kannada. Classified display recommended (more visible than plain text; less expensive than full display).

  • Recommended: Deccan Herald + Prajavani OR TOI Bangalore + Vijaya Karnataka
  • Format: Classified display
  • Estimated combined cost (8×6 cm each): ₹40,000–₹90,000
  • Documents: Title deed or extract, advocate letter, notarised affidavit

RERA Karnataka notices follow the same dual-language requirement. For RERA complaints specifically, check whether the RERA Karnataka authority specifies a particular newspaper — some orders do.

Court Notice — Karnataka High Court / City Civil Court Bangalore

Requirement: Follows the exact newspaper(s) named in the court order. If no specific paper is named, use Deccan Herald (English) + Prajavani (Kannada).

  • Format: As specified in the court order — classified display or display. Do not substitute classified text for a display requirement.
  • Publication timeline: Most Karnataka HC notices require publication at least 15–30 days before the hearing date. Verify the exact timeline in your order before booking.
  • Documents: Court order copy, advocate authorisation letter

Company / NCLT Notice — Bengaluru Bench

Requirement: NCLT Bengaluru Bench requires display format (not classified text or classified display) in one English daily + one Kannada daily of wide circulation. Companies Act 2013 and NCLT Rules 2016 apply.

  • Recommended: Times of India Bangalore + Vijaya Karnataka (single Times Group booking) OR Deccan Herald + Prajavani
  • Format: Display — mandatory
  • Estimated combined cost (standard 10×8 cm notice): ₹1,32,000–₹2,56,000
  • Documents: NCLT order, board resolution, MCA filing copy, company secretary's authorisation letter

BBMP / Government Tender Notice — Bangalore

Requirement: BBMP and Karnataka state government typically specify Deccan Herald, Prajavani, or both. Follow the exact specification in your tender or notice document.

  • Format: Display — government-issued statutory notices almost always require full display format
  • Publication: As per BBMP / Karnataka government specifications

Karnataka-Wide Coverage: Beyond Bangalore City

Many legal matters extend beyond Bengaluru — property across districts, RERA disputes in Mysuru or Hubli, company offices in Mangaluru. Here is how newspaper coverage maps to Karnataka regions:

Region

Recommended English Daily

Recommended Kannada Daily

Bengaluru (City)

Deccan Herald / TOI

Prajavani / Vijaya Karnataka

Mysuru

Deccan Herald

Prajavani / Star of Mysore

Mangaluru (Coastal Karnataka)

Deccan Herald

Udayavani / Vijay Karnataka

Hubli-Dharwad (North Karnataka)

Deccan Herald

Prajavani / Samyuktha Karnataka

Belagavi (Belgaum)

Deccan Herald

Prajavani / Kannada Prabha

Kalaburagi (Gulbarga)

Deccan Herald

Prajavani

Hassan / Shimoga

Deccan Herald

Prajavani

Important: If a court order or authority specifies a particular edition or district-level newspaper, that specification overrides the general recommendation above.

Display Ad vs Classified ad Format for Bangalore Notices?

Factor

Display Ad

Classified Display

Classified Text

Format

Large bordered box with headline

Smaller bordered box

Plain running text

Pricing

Per sq. cm

Per sq. cm

Per word

Minimum cost

₹8,000–₹20,000+

₹2,000–₹5,000

₹400–₹1,500

Karnataka HC acceptance

Universally accepted

Accepted for most matters

Accepted for most personal matters

Mandatory for

NCLT, company law, BBMP tenders

Property, RERA, society matters

Name change, lost documents

Turnaround

2–4 working days

1–3 working days

1–2 working days

The Bangalore rule of thumb:

  • Personal matter, no format specified → classified text
  • Property, RERA, or society → classified display
  • Company, NCLT, Karnataka HC with display order, BBMP tender → full display

How to Book a Public Notice Ad in Bangalore Online

Visiting a Bangalore newspaper office to make such bookings consumes half a working day and may hardly save money. With online booking via a special site, it is quicker, less expensive, and provides a review of compliance prior to its being posted.

Public-NoticeAds.com includes Deccan Herald, Times of India Bangalore, Vijaya Karnataka, Prajavani and all the leading Karnataka newspapers. With every booking, we will offer free legal drafting review, soft copy within 24 hours and hard copy with affidavit to your Bangalore address within the 3 days. The packages begin with 2 newspaper package which costs 890.

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Step-by-Step Booking

Step 1 — Identify your requirements. Check your court order, authority notice or legal requirement. Record the newspaper(s) and format that you need and the date that the newspaper will be printed.

Step 2 — Draft your notice. Enter your raw data in the templates of this guide, or send your data through Public-NoticeAds.com the staff will free-write and translate your text to Kannada typesetting.

Step 3 — Select newspapers and format. Select the appropriate English + Kannada combination of your matter type and jurisdiction.

Step 4 — Submit and pay. Post your text of notice and documents. Make payments through UPI, card, or net banking. Get immediate confirmation of booking.

Step 5 — Review the proof..

Get an e-mail confirmation within hours. Look up all names, addresses, numbers, dates and ensure that they are correct before authorizing.

Step 6 — Collect proof of publication.Soft copy PDF within 24 hours. A physical tear sheet and affidavit will be sent to your Bangalore address in 3 days.

Kannada Translation for Legal Notices — What You Must Know

The most frequent error of the non-Kannada speakers when filing notices in Bangalore is the machine translation of Kannada. Karnataka courts and government departments rebuff notices containing bad Kannada translations- and it will cost you to re-publish.

Key terms that must be translated correctly:

English Term

Correct Kannada Term

Public Notice

ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ಸೂಚನೆ (Sārvajanika Sūcane)

Lost Document

ಕಳೆದುಹೋದ ದಾಖಲೆ (Kaḷeduhōda Dākhaḷe)

Name Change

ಹೆಸರು ಬದಲಾವಣೆ (Hesaru Badalāvaṇe)

Registration Certificate

ನೋಂದಣಿ ಪ್ರಮಾಣಪತ್ರ (Nōndaṇi Pramāṇapatra)

Share Certificate

ಷೇರು ಪ್ರಮಾಣಪತ್ರ (Ṣēru Pramāṇapatra)

Court Order

ನ್ಯಾಯಾಲಯದ ಆದೇಶ (Nyāyālayada Ādeśa)

Practical advice:

  • Send the English copy and leave Public-NoticeAds.com with the work of translating into Kannada and typesetting - the option Kannada translation and typesetting is included with every Karnataka package.
  • Always ask to have a bilingual proof (English/Kannada on the same page) before publication is approved.
  • The two versions should be the same in content, any difference between the English and Kannada notices can be used to appeal the notice in court.

Bangalore vs Mumbai: Key Differences for Legal Notice Publication

Since many businesses, advocates, and families operate across both cities, here is a clear comparison for those who need to publish in both jurisdictions:

Factor

Bangalore (Karnataka)

Mumbai (Maharashtra)

English daily (most accepted)

Deccan Herald

Times of India / Free Press Journal

Regional language daily

Prajavani / Vijaya Karnataka (Kannada)

Maharashtra Times / Navshakti (Marathi)

Regional language script

Kannada

Marathi (Devanagari)

High Court

Karnataka High Court

Bombay High Court

NCLT Bench

NCLT Bengaluru Bench

NCLT Mumbai Bench

Company law authority

ROC Karnataka

ROC Maharashtra

Real estate authority

RERA Karnataka

MahaRERA

Municipal authority

BBMP

MCGM / BMC

Starting rate (2-paper package)

₹890

₹890

If you need to publish in both cities: Public-NoticeAds.com covers both jurisdictions under a single booking — one contact, one payment, coordinated publication dates, and unified proof delivery.

Also read:How to Book Legal Notices in Free Press Journal & Navshakti — Mumbai Guide |Maharashtra Times Public Notice Display Ad Price Mumbai |A Step-by-Step Guide to Booking a Public Notice Ad Online

Common Mistakes That Invalidate Bangalore Legal Notices

  1. Publishing only in English. Kannada publication is required by the Karnataka courts as well as in majority of the state authorities. Notices that are written in English are habitually discredited.
  2. Wrong newspaper. And in case the court order is on Deccan Herald, publication in The Hindu or Indian Express will not meet the requirement even though they may have similar circulation.
  3. Wrong edition. Bengaluru based matters need a Bengaluru edition. In case your property or party is in Mysuru or Mangaluru, ensure that you check whether a Bengaluru edition is adequate or not, or whether you need a regional/district edition.
  4. Classified text for a display-mandatory notice.NCLT orders and BBMP tenders are display format. Failure to comply Submission of a text tear sheet that is classified to the NCLT is a failure of compliance.
  5. Inaccurate Kannada translation. In the Kannada version, one may be rejected or contend that the legal terminology is wrong or the names and numbers are wrong.
  6. Missing tear sheet. In Karnataka, the original newspaper tear sheet is needed in the courts, and not the publication certificate alone. Both must be submitted.
  7. Late publication. The notices of service by substitution on Karnataka HC normally have to be published at least 15-30 days prior to the following hearing date. The failure to include this window has the effect that the notice does not apply to that hearing.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bangalore Legal Notices

Which newspaper is most accepted for legal notices in Karnataka High Court?

Deccan Herald is the widely referred to English newspaper in Karnataka HC orders. The most accepted Kannada daily is Prajavani. They are the default combination for High Court public notices in Bangalore.

Can I use Times of India instead of Deccan Herald for a Karnataka HC notice?

Yes, but only when the court order specifies "one English daily of wide circulation in Bangalore" without naming a specific paper. If the order explicitly mentions Deccan Herald, you must use it. Always confirm any replacement with your legal counsel.

How many days in advance should I book my public notice?

The timeline depends on the format: Classified text requires 2–3 working days, Classified display requires 3–5 days, and Full display needs 5–7 days. For urgent next-day publication, contact Public-NoticeAds.com for express booking options.

Is online booking for Deccan Herald legal notices valid for court?

Yes. The legality of a notice depends on the actual publication in the physical newspaper, not the method of booking. Online-booked notices in Deccan Herald are identical in legal standing to those booked at the newspaper counter.

Does NCLT Bengaluru require both English and Kannada publication?

Yes. Under NCLT Rules, notices must be published in one English and one vernacular (Kannada) newspaper of widespread circulation in the state where the registered office is based. For companies in Karnataka, this means English + Kannada.

How long does it take to get the hard copy tear sheet in Bangalore?

Via Public-NoticeAds.com, the hard copy tear sheet along with a sworn affidavit is delivered to your Bangalore address via courier within 3 working days of publication at no extra cost.

Can I publish for multiple Karnataka cities in one booking?

Yes. You can coordinate multi-city edition bookings (e.g., Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru) in a single transaction through Public-NoticeAds.com, ensuring unified proof and delivery.

Cost Summary by Notice Type — Bangalore 2026

Notice Type

Newspapers

Format

Estimated Total Cost

Name Change

Deccan Herald + Prajavani

Classified text

₹900–₹2,500

Lost Document

Deccan Herald

Classified text

₹400–₹1,200

Lost Document (dual language)

Deccan Herald + Prajavani

Classified text

₹700–₹2,000

Property Dispute

Deccan Herald + Prajavani

Classified display

₹40,000–₹90,000

Court Notice (Karnataka HC)

Deccan Herald + Prajavani

Display / as ordered

₹18,000–₹60,000+

Company / NCLT Notice

TOI Bangalore + Vijaya Karnataka

Display

₹1,32,000–₹2,56,000

BBMP Tender

As specified

Display

Varies by size

RERA Karnataka

Deccan Herald + Prajavani

Classified display

₹10,000–₹30,000

All estimates are indicative for 2025–2026. Confirm current rates at time of booking.

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