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Public Notice Ad in Maharashtra Times (Ma Taa)

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Public Notice Ad in Maharashtra Times (Ma Taa) — Complete Guide, Marathi Formats & Rates 2026

A public notice advertisement in Maharashtra Times is not only an issue of law - in Maharashtra a public notice advertisement is a statutory necessity.. The Maharashtra Times (also lovingly known as Ma Taa owing to its initialism in Marathi) is the most read Marathi daily newspaper in Mumbai and Thane district of 6.85 lakh in Mumbai-Thane alone and more than 10 lakh in Maharashtra. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. The Times Group is owned by (The Times Group) and was established on 1 st May 1962 which is the same day on which the Maharashtra state came into being. The Maharashtra Times, Maharashtra Times is the sister of Times of India but it is written in Marathi language and the most credible daily newspaper in the state.

In Maharashtra, to post a public notice, it is a condition that it be published in at least one of the official languages of that state, specifically Marathi, and therefore Maharashtra Courts, the BMC/MCGM, the Maharashtra State Government, and most banks and housing finance companies insist on publication in at least one of the 10 editions of Maharashtra Times, a property public notice in Ma Taa, lost document advertisement, summons in the court, divorce advertisement, and an INC-26 company advertisement. Rates as low as ₹170 for a 3×5 Box Ad. The Times of India + Maharashtra Times bundle package - starts at 890.

• What is a Public Notice Ad in Maharashtra Times?

Public notice advertisement at Maharashtra Times is a legal, official, advertisement in the language of Maharashti language to inform a general population, government, courts, and other administrative bodies about a legal aspect, statutory provision or alteration of individual position. It is reputed that Maharashtra Times is one of the most popular local Marathi newspapers as per the Maharashtra state procurement regulation, BMC circulars, Maharashtra court practice directions, and GFR 2017.

The unique necessity of Maharashtra Times to advertise the public notices in Maharashtra is that it is the only obligatory regional language paper (required in the state) to publish two-paper statutory notices in the entire state in an English daily (such as Times of India). Most of the Maharashtra courts, BMC/MCGM tender notices, Maharashtra state government procurement, and a look at notice related to property/bank/HFC specifically mention that a Maharashti daily- Maharashtra Times given first preference.

The typical forms of public notice ads published in Maharashtra Times are:

• Naav Badal Jaaheer Notice (Name Change Public Notice) - notarised affidavit; needed to update passport, gazette, bank, Aadhaar and school/college certificate.
• Sampatti Kharedi-Vikri Public Notice (Property Purchase/Sale) -- in the case of home loans, conditions of HFC/bank NOC, transfers in society, and resolution of property disputes.
• Kagadpatre Haravalyachi Jaaheer Suchna (Lost Document Notice) -- in the case of property papers, share certificates, passports, PAN card, educational certificates.
• Court Summons / Nyayalay Suchna - newspaper publication ordered by court to be substituted by the court.
• Ghasfasas / Notice of Divorce: Published in newspaper by the direction of the Family Court in case spouse is unknown.
• Company / INC-26 Notice conversion Later dissolution / change name AGM/EGM under Companies Act 2013.
• Nikasha Suchna (Tender Notice) -- Tenders of Maharashtra state govt, BMC, MSRDC, MMRDA and municipal body.
• Bhagidari Vijnapan (Partnership Firm Notice) -dissolution, change, Retirement of partner.
• Nakarar / Nafarat Notice (Disclaimer / Disownment) disowning of family member or loan guarantee.
• Bahprakruti Suchna (Missing Person Notice)-- adopted by Maharashtra police and government departments.

• Why Maharashtra Times is the Most Important Marathi Newspaper for Public Notices

Maharashtra Times is unique, notwithstanding its absence of an alternative to other newspapers, as the undisputed first choice for Marathi-language public notices in Mumbai, Thane, Pune and the whole Maharashtra:

Reason	Details
Mandatory for Maharashtra govt notices	BMC/MCGM, Maharashtra state govt procurement, and MSRDC/MMRDA tenders require at least 1 Marathi daily — Ma Taa is the most accepted
Highest-read Marathi daily in Mumbai	6.85 lakh readers in Mumbai+Thane; 96% NCCS AB readers — the most affluent audience in Maharashtra
Times Group ownership	Owned by Bennett Coleman (TOI Group) — simultaneous TOI + Ma Taa booking in one transaction
10 edition statewide network	Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Jalgaon, Palghar, Ahmednagar
Maharashtra court acceptance	Accepted by Bombay High Court, all Mumbai City Civil Courts, and District Courts across Maharashtra
Affordable rates	Public Notice Box Ad starts ₹170/sq cm; Classified Display ₹260/sq cm (Mumbai) — cost-effective Marathi notice option
Property notice first choice	Banks, HFCs, and Maharashtra registrar offices prefer Ma Taa for property purchase notices
Registered with INS	Indian Newspaper Society accredited — legally valid for all statutory requirements
State gazette companion	Widely paired with Maharashtra Gazette (Rajpatra) and TOI for complete name change process
Founded on Maharashtra Day	Launched 1 May 1962 — same birth date as Maharashtra state — deeply embedded in Maharashtrian culture

💡 Key Fact: Maharashtra Times is 96% read by NCCS AB (the highest spending class) readers in Mumbai and Thane, making it not only legally compliant but also the most effective Marathi paper to reach affluent, decision-making readers for your public notice.

• Types of Public Notice Ads in Maharashtra Times — Formats & Requirements

3a. Name Change Public Notice in Maharashtra Times (Naav Badal Jaaheer)

Once the notarised affidavit with the name change is signed, it is then required to issue a notice about the name change public in Maharashtra Times. This advert must be written in Marathi and it must be clear: old name (juna naav),new name (nava naav), full address, affidavit date and number, and name of the notary. This is a Marathi notice along with an English newspaper notice (TOI) that is taken:

• Application to change the name of Maharashtra Gazette (Rajpatra).
• Maharashtra applicants change their name in Passport Seva Kendra.
• Bank record modification (SBI, Bank of Maharashtra, cooperative banks)
• Correction of certificate in Maharashtra Schools / colleges / universities.
• Name update of Aadhaar card, voter ID and driving licence.

May be published as Classified Text (per line) or Classified Display (per sq cm). Documents: Notarised affidavit (Shapath Patra), copy of Aadhaar/PAN/passport, Marathi ad draft.

3b. Property Public Notice in Maharashtra Times (Sampatti Vijnapan)

Among the biggest category which is compulsory in Maharashtra to buy a property by banks and HFC is the property public notice in Maharashtra Times. It is a common practice in Maharashtra Sub-Registrar offices and Bombay High court to use the Marathi newspaper when performing property transactions. Common property notice:

• Notice of purchase of property-- requesting challenges prior to purchase.
• No-claim / no-objection notice-- building apparent title in front of bank loan.
• Society flat transfer notice- CGHS/CHS flat transfer announcements.
• Announcements of property auction by the bank NPA auction, SARFAESI acts as auction announcements.
• Property dispute notice- announcements on disputed title or boundary issues.
• Legal heir notice Claiming heir rights, succession rights.

Should be issued as Classified Display. Documents: Title of Property title documents / 7/12 extract / sale agreement / loan sanction letter / advocate letter.

3c. Lost Document Ad in Maharashtra Times (Kagadpatre Haravalya Baddal Suchna)

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Lost document notice in Maharashtra Times will have to be taken in case of the loss of property of important documents 7/12 extract of property, share certificates, passports, PAN cards, degree certificates, or society share certificates. This replacement procedure is typically mandatory to Maharashtra Sub-Registrar offices, company registrar, cooperative housing society registrar and Passport Seva Kendras within the condition of Maharashtra and they accept an cutting of a Marathi newspaper.

Published as Classified Text (most economical) or Classified Display. FIR copy of Maharashtra Police suggested.

3d. Court Notice / Summons in Maharashtra Times (Nyayalay Suchna)

A court summons notice in Maharashtra Times is issued where Bombay High Court, a City Civil Courts or District Courts in Maharashtra orders the summons by directing summons-by-newspaper as substituted service. The directions of the high courts of Bombay typically provide that they be published in one of the English papers and in one of the Marathi papers TOI + Maharashtra Times is the most frequent combination. A copy of an advocate letter and certified copy of a court order are required.

3e. Divorce Notice in Maharashtra Times (Ghasfasas Suchna)

A notice of divorce Maharashtra Times: A divorce notice is published when one of the spouses in Maharashtra requests his/her divorce in a Maharashtra Family Court and the other spouse is not found. An order is granted in the Family Court that states the newspaper publication as an alternative service. This summons is found in Maharashtra Times (in Marathi language) which normally features in tandem with an English daily. A certified Family Court order is required and so is an advocate letter.

3f. Company / INC-26 Notice in Maharashtra Times

As far as companies with registered offices in Maharashtra are concerned, INC-26 notice in Maharashtra Times satisfies the vernacular newspaper requirement of the Companies Act 2013. MCA should be placed in one English and one vernacular newspaper. The Times Group through Maharashtra Times (Marathi) and Times of India (English) are the most acceptable and convenient mix that is acceptable to businesses registered in Maharashtra. They are both able to be booked together through public-noticeads.in.

3g. Tender Notice in Maharashtra Times (Nikasha Jaaheer)

Maharashtra Times is required to publish compulsory notices of Maharashtra state government tenders - including BMC/MCGM, MMRDA, MSRDC, CIDCO and all Maharashtra municipal council tender. The tender of the state bodies should exist on the list of not less than one of the Maharashtra dailies. This intention causes the Maharashtra Times, which is the most readable and acceptable Marathi newspaper as the daily in all 10 editions of Maharashtra, to be popularized.

• Maharashtra Times Public Notice Ad Rates 2026 — All 10 Editions

Maharashtra Times advert is billed as Classified Text (per line) and Classified Display (per sq cm). Public Notice Box Ad (3×5 cm) is an advert that is quite common and fixed in size. Examples of indicative 2026 rates in all editions are shown below:

Public Notice Rates — Mumbai & Pune (Most Common Editions)

Format / Package	Mumbai Rate	Pune Rate	Notes
Public Notice Box Ad (3×5 cm)	₹170/sq cm	₹138/sq cm	Fixed-size box; most popular for name change & lost doc
Classified Display (per sq cm)	₹260/sq cm	₹150/sq cm	Custom size; border + bold heading; for property & court notices
Double Column Display	₹452/sq cm	₹315/sq cm	Wider format; for major property & company notices
Classified Text (5 lines)	₹850 (5 lines)	₹400 (5 lines)	Plain text; per line ₹170 (Mumbai) / ₹80 (Pune); extra line billed separately
Classified Text Extra Line	₹170/line	₹80/line	Added to base 5-line rate

Public Notice Classified Display Rates — All 10 Maharashtra Editions

City Edition	Classified Display (₹/sq cm)	Box Ad (3×5)	Booking Deadline	Key Users
Mumbai ★ Main Edition	₹260/sq cm	₹170/sq cm	2 days prior	BMC, Bombay HC, Banks, HFCs
Pune	₹150/sq cm	₹138/sq cm	2 days prior	Pune courts, PCMC, property notices
Thane	₹150/sq cm	₹138/sq cm	2 days prior	Thane courts, TMC, property notices
Nagpur	₹120/sq cm	Contact for rate	2 days prior	Nagpur HC bench, NMC tenders
Nashik	₹110/sq cm	Contact for rate	2 days prior	NMC, Nashik courts, property
Aurangabad	₹100/sq cm	Contact for rate	2 days prior	Aurangabad courts, MSRTC tenders
Kolhapur	₹90/sq cm	Contact for rate	2 days prior	KMC, Kolhapur courts
Jalgaon	₹80/sq cm	Contact for rate	2 days prior	Jalgaon courts, local tenders
Palghar	₹100/sq cm	Contact for rate	2 days prior	Palghar courts, property notices
Ahmednagar	₹80/sq cm	Contact for rate	2 days prior	Ahmednagar courts, local notices

📌 Rate Note: Rates above are indicative for 2026 based on current Maharashtra Times tariff card. Rates are charged per sq cm for Classified Display and per line for Classified Text. All public notice ads must be booked at least 2 working days before publication date. Contact public-noticeads.in for exact quotes within 30 minutes — we offer exclusive discounted rates below card rate.

Times of India + Maharashtra Times Combo Package

Package	Newspapers Included	Indicative Cost	Satisfies Requirement For
Basic Combo (Name Change)	TOI Mumbai + Ma Taa Mumbai (Box Ad / Classified)	From ₹890	Name change — 2-newspaper requirement Maharashtra
Standard Combo (Property)	TOI Mumbai + Ma Taa Mumbai (Classified Display)	From ₹3,500	Property purchase — bank/HFC + court requirement
Company Combo (INC-26)	TOI Mumbai + Ma Taa Mumbai (Classified Display)	From ₹4,200	MCA Companies Act — English + Marathi vernacular
Tender Combo (GFR)	TOI Mumbai + Ma Taa Mumbai (Classified Display)	From ₹4,500	GFR 2017 — National English + Maharashtra regional
Pan-Maharashtra Tender	TOI Mumbai + Ma Taa All Maharashtra Editions	Contact for quote	State govt tender — all Maharashtra districts covered

✅ Key Advantage: Maharashtra Times and Times of India are BOTH owned by Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times Group). This means public-noticeads.in can book TOI + Ma Taa simultaneously in a single transaction — the most convenient and cost-effective two-newspaper package in Maharashtra.

Publication Timeline — Maharashtra Times

Stage	Timeline	Notes
Ad draft + documents submitted	Day 1	Via WhatsApp / email any time
Marathi ad review & proof	Day 1 (2–4 hrs)	Marathi language check included free
Booking confirmed	Day 1–2	2-day advance booking required
Published in Maharashtra Times	Day 2–3	All 10 Maharashtra editions
Tear sheet / e-paper cutting	Within 48 hrs of publication	PDF scan + physical on request

• How to Book a Public Notice Ad in Maharashtra Times — Step-by-Step 2026
• Select Your Type of Notice -- Select one category: Name Change (Naav Badal), Property (Sampatti), Lost Document (Kagadpatre), Court Summons (Nyayalay), Divorce (Ghasfasas), Company/INC-26, or Tender. Both of them need various documents.
• Write Your Marathi Ad Important Draft -- Following the free Marathi templates of public-noticeads.in. In Marathi, you should have all the required information in your draft. In case you do not write Marathi, then our team would create the notice in Marathi at no additional cost- just provide the information in English or Hindi.
• Select Edition and Date -- Select your edition of Maharashtra Times (Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Nagpur, etc.). Determine whether you must have a TOI + Ma Taa combination as well. Reserve a minimum of 2 workdays; and emergency slots may be taken on the same day in case of urgent notices.
• Send to public-noticeads.in - Submit your draft and supporting documents to WhatsApp or email along with your preference of date. We check the Marathi material on compliance and reformat the advertisement according to Maharashtra Times and send you a proof to approve.
• Make Payments - Pay through UPI, NEFT/RTGS, credit/debit card or net banking. Get confirmation of booking with date of publication, edition and reference number.
• Publication & Tear Sheet -- In Maharashtra Times your ad in the form of public notice is published on the actual date. Our scanning e-paper tear sheet PDF is available to us within 48 hours of the publication date. Efforts to cut the newspapers physically and a certificate of publication on request.
• Free Download — Marathi Public Notice Ad Formats for Maharashtra Times 2026

Any type of information would meet the editorial requirements of Maharashtra Times, and would be accepted by Maharashtra courts, government offices, and financial institutions. Free download public-noticeads.in/formats.

• Naav Badal Jaaheer -Name Change Public Notice Form in Marathi (Classified Text + Display versions)
• Marathi Sampatti Kharedi Public Notice Format- used in home loans, HFC/bank NOC, property purchase.
• Kagadpatre Haravalya Baddal Suchna (lost document ad format in Marathi) [property papers, share certificates, passport, etc.).
• Nyayalay Suchna Layout court summons notice in Marathi (needs advocate letter + court order)
• Ghasfasas Suchna - Marathi Format of Divorce Notice (Family Court order is needed)
• INC-26 / Company Public Notice Format in Marathi dissolution/change of name/AGM/EGM.
• Nikasha Jaaheer Format Tender IN Notice in Marathi (GFR 2017 / Maharashtra Procurement Act compliant)
• Suchna Bhagidari Sanstha Dissolution of partnership / change of partnership in Marathi.
• Nakarar Jaaheer-Disclaimer / Disownment Notice Form in Marathi.
• TOI + Ma Taa Combo English + Marathi Templates - bilingual ready to use set of both the newspapers.
• Documents Required for Public Notice in Maharashtra Times

Notice Type	Mandatory Documents
Name Change (Naav Badal)	Notarised Shapath Patra (affidavit), Aadhaar / PAN / passport copy, Marathi ad draft
Property Notice (Sampatti)	7/12 extract or property title docs / sale agreement / loan sanction letter, advocate letter, Marathi ad draft
Lost Document	Maharashtra Police FIR copy (recommended), document description, Marathi ad draft
Court Notice / Summons	Advocate letter on lawyer's letterhead, certified Bombay HC / District Court order copy, Marathi ad draft
Divorce Notice	Maharashtra Family Court order, advocate letter on lawyer's letterhead, Marathi ad draft
Company / INC-26	Board resolution / MCA form reference, company letterhead, Marathi ad draft
Tender Notice	Authorization letter on dept letterhead (BMC/MSRDC/state body), NIT draft in Marathi
Partnership Firm	Partnership deed / dissolution deed, notarised affidavit, Marathi ad draft
Disclaimer / Disownment	Notarised affidavit, ID proof, Marathi ad draft

• Maharashtra Times vs Other Marathi Newspapers — Public Notice Comparison

Newspaper	Language	Daily Circulation	Mumbai Rate (₹/sq cm)	Key Editions	Best For
Maharashtra Times ★	Marathi	10+ lakh	₹260 (Display)	Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Nagpur, Nashik + 5 more	Highest reach; TOI combo; BMC mandated
Loksatta (IE Group)	Marathi	~9 lakh	₹200 (Display)	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Nashik	IE combo; South Maharashtra coverage
Lokmat	Marathi	~14 lakh	₹180 (Display)	Aurangabad, Nashik, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Pune	Rural Maharashtra; Marathwada; Vidarbha
Divya Marathi (DB Corp)	Marathi	~10 lakh	Contact	Nashik, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Pune	Vidarbha; Marathwada coverage
Sakal	Marathi	~12 lakh	₹180 (Display)	Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Ahmednagar	Strong in Pune; Western Maharashtra
Pudhari	Marathi	~5 lakh	₹120 (Display)	Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Pune	South Maharashtra; Konkan region

Maharashtra Times vs Loksatta: In the case of the city Mumbai Maharashtra Times has more circulation and readership compared to Loksatta in the city. In the case of South Maharashtra (Nashik, Aurangabad, Nagpur) however, Lokmat and Sakal are more widespread. In the case of BMC/MCGM and state notices of Maharashtra, the initial and most-accepted Marathi daily option is Maharashtra Times.

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• Frequently Asked Questions — Public Notice Ad in Maharashtra Times 2026

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How do I publish a public notice in Maharashtra Times Mumbai in Marathi? ▼

To place a public notice in Maharashtra Times Mumbai in Marathi, you will have to prepare your Marathi ad copy with the following particulars — old/new name (when changing name), description of property or document details. In the scenario where you do not understand Marathi, public-noticeads.in will make the notice in Marathi at no additional cost. Send drafts and documents using WhatsApp or e-mail. We do the advertisement in Maharashtra Times format, confirm your date, make payment and send the scanned e-paper tear sheet within 48 hours of publication. The entire task will take 2–3 working days.

What is the Maharashtra Times public notice classified display rate per sq cm in Mumbai 2026? ▼

Maharashtra Times public notice Classified Display rate in Mumbai is ₹260 per sq cm. Box Ad rate is 3×5 Box Ad rate is ₹170/sq cm and Double Column display rate ₹452/sq cm. Pune edition Classified Display is ₹150/sq cm. For Classified Text (plain text format): 5 lines in Mumbai costs ₹850, and extra lines cost ₹170 each. Get in touch with public-noticeads.in for specific quotes — we offer discounted rates below card rate.

Is Maharashtra Times mandatory for public notices in Mumbai and Maharashtra? ▼

Yes — and it is the most important distinction of Maharashtra Times. Most banks and HFCs in Maharashtra, MMRDA, MSRDC, CIDCO, and courts in Maharashtra that are subject to statutory public notice require publication in at least one daily in Marathi to give statutory legal notice. The most widely read paper in this regard is Maharashtra Times, the highest-circulation Marathi daily in Mumbai — in a two-paper pack it satisfies both the Marathi newspaper and English newspaper requirements.

What is the Times of India + Maharashtra Times combo and what does it cost? ▼

TOI + Maharashtra Times combo package is where both newspapers are booked together — one national English daily (TOI) and one regional Marathi daily (Ma Taa). Both belong to Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times Group). Pricing via public-noticeads.in: Name Change combo + ₹890; Property notice combo + ₹3,500; INC-26/Company notice combo + ₹4,200. Contact us for a precise quote based on ad size and date.

What documents are required to book a name change public notice in Maharashtra Times? ▼

To publish a name-change notice in Maharashtra Times (Naav Badal Jaaheer) you need: (1) Notarised affidavit (Shapath Patra) with old name (juna naav), new name (nava naav), address, date and notary seal; (2) a copy of your Aadhaar card, PAN card or passport as ID; (3) a draft of the ad text in Marathi (or ask our team to write it in Marathi free of charge). Send all documents to public-noticeads.in via WhatsApp or email.

What is the booking deadline for Maharashtra Times public notice ads? ▼

Public notice ads in Maharashtra Times must be booked at least 2 working days before the date of publication. Same-day or next-day publication may be possible in urgent cases — contact public-noticeads.in on WhatsApp before 10 AM and we will check availability. Deadlines may vary on weekends and public holidays. We confirm the earliest available date and accept payment thereafter.

Is Maharashtra Times accepted for Bombay High Court substituted service notices? ▼

Yes. The Bombay High Court commonly accepts Maharashtra Times for court-directed substituted service. The standard practice directions of the Bombay High Court require publication in one English daily (Times of India) and one Marathi daily (Maharashtra Times). An advocate's letter and a certified copy of the court order on the practising lawyer's letterhead are required to book court notices. public-noticeads.in has an urgency system for printing of court summons.

Can I publish a divorce notice in Maharashtra Times? ▼

Yes. Maharashtra Times publishes divorce notices when one spouse initiates divorce proceedings in the Maharashtra Family Court and the other party is untraceable. The Family Court issues a court order permitting publication as alternative service (Pratinidhi Seva). To book a divorce notice in Maharashtra Times you need: (1) a certified copy of the Family Court order and (2) an advocate's letter on a lawyer's letterhead. Divorce summons are published in Marathi in Maharashtra Times, typically alongside an English daily (TOI).

How does Maharashtra Times fulfil the vernacular newspaper requirement for INC-26? ▼

The Companies Act 2013 requires publication of the INC-26 notice in one English newspaper and one vernacular newspaper with wide circulation in the state of incorporation. For Maharashtra-registered companies, Maharashtra Times (Marathi) satisfies the vernacular requirement, while Times of India (English) covers the English newspaper requirement. Both are Times Group publications, so public-noticeads.in books the INC-26 combo in a single transaction — the most convenient and cost-effective solution for Maharashtra companies.

Can I publish a property notice in Maharashtra Times for a home loan? ▼

Yes. Banks and housing finance companies (HFCs) in Maharashtra typically require a property public notice in Maharashtra Times before releasing a home loan or completing a property purchase. This notice invites objections to the property within 15–30 days, published in Marathi in Maharashtra Times and in English in Times of India. public-noticeads.in provides a standard Marathi property notice format for Maharashtra Times and the TOI + Ma Taa combo package starting from ₹3,500.

Is Maharashtra Times mandatory for BMC / MCGM tender notices? ▼

Yes. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC/MCGM) requires all department tender notices to be published in at least one Marathi daily. Maharashtra Times is the most viable publication for BMC tender notices as it has the highest readership in Mumbai. The typical BMC specification is TOI (English) + Maharashtra Times (Marathi) — both Times Group papers — and public-noticeads.in books both simultaneously in a single transaction.

What editions of Maharashtra Times are available for public notice booking? ▼

Through public-noticeads.in you can place a public notice in any one or all of the 10 major city editions across Maharashtra: Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Jalgaon, Palghar and Ahmednagar. A multi-edition package is effective for state-wide announcements such as company dissolution, state tenders and Pan-Maharashtra public notices.

Can public-noticeads.in draft my public notice in Marathi? ▼

Yes. public-noticeads.in provides free Marathi drafting for all types of public notices. If you do not understand written Marathi, simply share the information in English or Hindi (name, address, affidavit number, date, nature of notice). Our team prepares the notice in the correct Marathi format ready for publication in Maharashtra Times. Marathi drafting is a free service included with every booking.

Will I get a tear sheet and publication certificate from Maharashtra Times? ▼

Yes. public-noticeads.in provides a scanned e-paper PDF tear sheet within 48 hours of your advertisement being published in Maharashtra Times. Physical newspaper cuttings and a certificate of publication are available on request. The tear sheet is accepted as valid proof of publication by Maharashtra government offices (Sub-Registrar, RoC, Passport Seva Kendra), banks, finance companies, Maharashtra courts, BMC and company registrars.

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