Gazette Notification

A Gazette is an official government journal or publication used to communicate and record public and legal information. It serves as an authentic and authoritative source of government notifications, new laws, rules, regulations, public appointments, company notices, land acquisitions, and other statutory announcements.

Purpose of Gazette Publication

The main purpose of publishing in the Gazette is to make an announcement legally valid and publicly known. Once a notice or order appears in the Gazette, it is considered to have been officially communicated to the public. Many legal procedures in India—such as name changes, government appointments, land transfers, and incorporation notices—require gazette publication for formal recognition.

Types of Gazette in India

The Gazette of India (Central Government) – Published by the Government of India through the Department of Publication, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

State Gazette – Published separately by individual state governments for state-level announcements.

Common Uses of Gazette Notification

Legal name change or correction.

Company incorporation or closure notices.

Government appointments, promotions, or transfers.

New rules, regulations, and amendments to existing laws.

Public tenders, land acquisitions, and government orders.

Legal Importance

A Gazette notification holds legal sanctity under the Indian Evidence Act and other relevant laws. It ensures that all government actions, when published, are publicly transparent and legally enforceable.