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DEMAND NOTICE
UNDER SEC 13(2) SARFAESI ACT

Account No. [XXXXXXXXX]

You are hereby called upon to discharge in full your liabilities to the secured creditor within sixty days from the date of this notice.
STATUTORY COMPLIANCE
No court order required Sent before litigation, not during it Covers SARFAESI, NPA & company-law filings
Section 01 — Overview

What Is a Legal Notice?

A legal notice is a formal pre-litigation or statutory compliance communication, published or served before a court is ever approached — not because a judge has ordered it. It is the documented step a creditor, advocate, bank, or company takes to put a specific party (or a defined class of parties, such as creditors) on formal notice of a claim, default, or compliance event, often as a final opportunity to respond or settle before legal proceedings begin in earnest. The most frequent uses we handle are SARFAESI Section 13(2) demand notices following an NPA (Non-Performing Asset) declaration, advocate notices sent on behalf of an individual or business before filing a civil suit, and company winding-up or liquidation notices inviting creditor claims.

This is what separates a Legal Notice from the other notice categories on this site: it does not require a court order, and it is not, by itself, a step inside an already-running case. Once litigation is actually filed and a court directs publication — for instance, ordering "service by publication" because a defendant cannot be traced — that publication becomes a Court Notice instead, governed by the court's specific directions rather than the sender's own drafting.

"Where the account of a borrower is classified as a non-performing asset, the authorised officer may, before he proceeds to take action under sub-section (4), issue notice to the borrower, requiring him to discharge in full his liabilities to the secured creditor within sixty days from the date of notice."

— the general principle behind Section 13(2) of the SARFAESI Act, 2002. Newspaper publication of this notice is generally used as an alternative mode of service when ordinary delivery has failed or is being evaded; possession and auction notices issued later in the recovery process are separately required by law to be published in one English and one vernacular newspaper. Always confirm the exact requirement against the specific provision your bank's legal team cites.

Who typically books this category with us: banks, NBFCs and their authorised officers issuing SARFAESI demand and NPA-linked notices; advocates sending a documented final demand before filing a civil suit or recovery proceeding; company secretaries, liquidators, and resolution professionals handling winding-up, voluntary liquidation, or creditor-claim notices; and individuals or businesses publishing a statutory pre-suit notice required under a specific law (such as a notice before suing a government body).

However your situation is described — a legal notice in newspaper publication, a property legal notice in newspaper for a title matter, or a request to publish caveat in newspaper form before a probate order is passed — the underlying mechanism is the same public intimation to the other side, published so there is a dated record of the warning given. Most of what runs in the legal classified ads section of a newspaper's notice page falls into this category or our related Public Notice and Court Notice pages, and we will tell you upfront which one applies and in what legal notice in newspaper format it should be published.

Section 02 — Scope

Scenarios We Publish

This category covers eleven recurring scenarios, from property title matters and bank demand notices to intellectual-property and reputation disputes — each published as a documented pre-litigation or statutory step, in the wording your advocate, bank, or company provides.

  1. 01
    Property & Title

    Property Dispute & Title Investigation Notices

    A property dispute legal ad format published by a buyer's advocate during title investigation, inviting anyone with a claim, charge, mortgage, or lien on a specific property to come forward within a fixed period before a sale deed is registered. This step is sometimes called title clearing, and a title clearance public notice ad in English newspaper form, paired with a regional-language edition, is the combination advocates most often recommend to make it difficult to challenge later.

  2. 02
    Property & Probate

    Caveat Notices

    Published when a person with an interest in a deceased's estate wants advance warning before probate, letters of administration, or a succession certificate is granted without their knowledge. We publish caveat notice in newspaper form exactly as your advocate drafts it, so that the relevant court or registry is on notice that the caveator wishes to be heard before any order is passed on the underlying application.

  3. 03
    Banking & NBFC

    Bank Notices (NPA / SARFAESI Act)

    Issued by a bank or NBFC's authorised officer once a loan account is classified as NPA, demanding repayment of the entire outstanding secured debt within 60 days under Section 13(2) of the SARFAESI Act, 2002. Published in a newspaper when the borrower or guarantor cannot be reached by ordinary post, courier, or personal delivery, or is reasonably believed to be evading service.

  4. 04
    Banking & NBFC

    NPA Declaration & Recovery Communication

    A broader notice or advertisement informing a borrower, guarantor, or the public of an account's NPA status and the lender's intent to recover dues, sometimes combined with a list of multiple defaulting borrowers in a single newspaper notice — a format several banks use as a documented final reminder before formal SARFAESI action.

  5. 05
    Reputation

    Defamation Notices

    A lawyer-drafted notice published on behalf of an individual or business calling on the recipient to retract, apologise for, or cease a defamatory statement, often as a documented precondition before a defamation suit or criminal complaint is filed — putting the other side on formal notice of the claim and giving them a stated opportunity to respond before matters escalate.

  6. 06
    Advocate-Drafted

    Breach of Contract Notices

    A documented final demand drafted by an advocate on behalf of an individual or business, sent or published before filing a civil suit for breach of contract, recovery of money, or a similar commercial dispute — often required where the receiving party's address is unknown, or used voluntarily as good-faith evidence of an opportunity to settle. It is also common practice as a first step toward dispute resolution before arbitration or mediation is formally invoked under the contract's dispute clause.

  7. 07
    Statutory Pre-Suit

    Notices Required Before Suing a Government Body

    Certain categories of suits, such as those against the government or a public officer acting in an official capacity, specifically require a prior written notice under procedural law before the suit can be instituted. We publish this notice exactly as drafted by your advocate where the prescribed procedure calls for newspaper publication or where postal delivery has failed.

  8. 08
    Company & Insolvency

    Winding Up Petitions & Voluntary Liquidation Notices

    Published by or on behalf of a company entering winding-up or voluntary liquidation, typically inviting creditors to submit claims within a fixed period, announcing the appointment of a liquidator or resolution professional, and putting the public on notice of the company's changed status — usually within the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) or Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, framework.

  9. 09
    Company & Insolvency

    Notice to Debtors & Creditors

    A liquidator or resolution professional's notice specifically calling on a company's creditors to submit their claims, with supporting proof, by a stated deadline, as well as a general creditor's documented demand to a debtor whose current address is unknown — both serving the same evidentiary purpose of showing a fair, dated opportunity to respond was given before further legal steps were taken.

  10. 10
    Shareholder & Company Filings

    Shareholder & Other Company Law Notices

    Routine but statutorily significant company filings that benefit from newspaper publication as documented compliance — including notices to shareholders regarding buy-back of shares, reduction of share capital, or other company law events where publication supports the company's compliance record, distinct from the loss-of-certificate notices covered on our Public Notice page.

  11. 11
    Intellectual Property

    Trademark & Copyright Infringement Notices

    A cease-and-desist style legal notice published on behalf of a trademark or copyright owner, calling on an infringing party to stop unauthorised use of a registered mark, logo, or copyrighted work, and often serving as documented evidence of prior warning before an infringement suit is filed before the appropriate court or the Trade Marks Registry is approached.

Section 03 — Specimen

Sample Notice Format

Legal notices read more formally than a general public notice because they are meant to stand as evidence of a specific demand or compliance step. Below is a representative SARFAESI demand notice and an advocate's pre-suit notice, shown in the boxed format most banks and advocates prefer.

Classified Display — Banking / Legal Notice ColumnApprox. 14 x 9 cm
Demand Notice Under Section 13(2) of the SARFAESI Act, 2002
[Bank Name], Authorised Officer, hereby gives notice to Borrower Mr. Naresh Kumar Bansal and Guarantor Mrs. Sushma Bansal, last known address House No. 67, Urban Estate, Phase-2, Jalandhar, that the captioned loan account has been classified as a Non-Performing Asset (NPA) with effect from 12.03.2026. The Borrower(s)/Guarantor(s) are hereby called upon to repay the entire outstanding amount of Rs. 18,42,650/- (Rupees Eighteen Lakh Forty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Only) together with applicable interest and charges within 60 days from the date of publication of this notice, failing which the Bank shall be entitled to enforce the security interest under Section 13(4) of the said Act without further notice, including taking possession of the secured asset. This notice is published as the addressee(s) could not be served through ordinary registered post. Authorised Officer, [Bank Name]
Specimen for illustration — wording must match the bank's approved demand notice draft.
Classified Display — Legal Notice ColumnApprox. 10 x 7 cm
Legal Notice — Final Demand Before Filing of Suit
Notice is hereby given on behalf of my client, M/s. Ralhan Building Materials, Hoshiarpur, to Mr. Tejinder Pal Singh (address last known: Industrial Area, Phagwara), that despite repeated reminders, a sum of Rs. 2,84,000/- towards supply of construction material remains unpaid as per invoices dated between January and April 2026. You are hereby called upon to clear the said outstanding amount within 15 days of publication of this notice, failing which my client shall be constrained to initiate appropriate civil/criminal proceedings against you at your own risk, cost and consequences, without any further notice. [Advocate Name], Counsel for M/s. Ralhan Building Materials
Specimen for illustration — confirm exact wording with the issuing advocate before booking.
Section 04 — Compliance

Documents & Format Requirements

Legal notices carry evidentiary weight even without a court order behind them, so accuracy in the published text matters as much as it does for a court-ordered notice. We confirm a few essentials before printing.

Required Documents

Signed notice text
The final notice on the advocate's, bank's, or company's letterhead, signed by the authorised officer, advocate, or liquidator/resolution professional concerned.
Party names & last-known address
Full names of the borrower/guarantor/debtor and their last-known address, exactly as they should appear in print.
Account or reference number
Loan account number, case/claim reference, or CIN, as applicable, for our verification and the newspaper's record.
NPA classification date & outstanding amount (banking notices)
For SARFAESI/NPA notices, the date the account was classified NPA and the exact outstanding figure stated in the demand notice.
Authorised signatory's contact details
A reachable phone number or email for the advocate, authorised officer, or liquidator booking the notice, used solely to confirm the final proof before printing.

Format Requirements

Boxed / Classified Display format
Most legal notices are set apart with a border so the demand or declaration is unmistakable on the page — plain run-on classified text is rarely used beyond the shortest pre-suit notices.
Issuing party clearly identified
The bank, advocate, or company's name should appear prominently, not buried in body text, since the notice's credibility depends on the identifiable issuer.
English plus vernacular for SARFAESI matters
SARFAESI possession and auction notices specifically require publication in one English-language newspaper and one vernacular newspaper circulating in the area where the secured asset or borrower's last known address is situated.
Statutory timeline stated accurately
Where a law fixes a response period (such as the 60-day SARFAESI demand window or a 15-day pre-suit notice period), that period must be stated correctly, since it can affect when the next legal step may be taken.
Publication before the relevant deadline
We work backward from your internal compliance date or your advocate's filing timeline to confirm the print deadline with you.
Section 05 — Ad Type

Choosing an Ad Format

Legal notices range from a brief individual pre-suit demand to a bank's multi-defaulter recovery notice — the right format depends on how much detail the notice must carry and who its intended audience is.

  1. A

    Classified Text Ad

    Suitable for the shortest individual pre-suit notices or simple statutory declarations where no bank letterhead, logo, or detailed schedule is required — an economical option for advocates sending a straightforward final demand.

  2. B

    Classified Display Ad

    The standard choice for SARFAESI demand notices, NPA declarations, and most advocate pre-suit notices — a bordered box of a fixed size in square centimetres, large enough to hold account numbers, amounts, and the issuing authority's details clearly.

  3. C

    Display Advertisement

    Used for company winding-up and liquidation notices, multi-defaulter bank notices, and any legal notice that benefits from a larger, more prominent placement on a dedicated banking, legal, or business page for maximum visibility to creditors or affected parties.

Section 06 — Reach

Newspapers We Use for Legal Notices

We maintain print and e-paper relationships across national English dailies and major regional-language papers, including the business-focused titles banks and companies often specify for SARFAESI and company-law notices.

Times of India English · National
Hindustan Times English · National
The Tribune English · North India
Indian Express English · National
The Hindu English · National
Dainik Bhaskar Hindi · National
Dainik Jagran Hindi · National
Punjab Kesari Hindi/Punjabi · North India
Amar Ujala Hindi · North India
Ajit Punjabi · Punjab
Jagbani Punjabi · Punjab
Section 07 — Procedure

How Booking Works

  • Share the Notice Text

    Send the signed notice text and party details via WhatsApp, email, or in person — no court order is needed for this category.

  • We Verify Details

    We cross-check names, addresses, account/reference numbers, and statutory timelines before quoting.

  • Approve the Proof

    You or your advocate/bank's legal team sign off on the final layout before it goes to the newspaper for print.

  • Publish & Deliver Proof

    We publish on the confirmed date and send e-paper proof plus original newspaper copies for your record or for filing.

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We handle bookings in newspapers across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Kolkata, Jaipur and Chandigarh, plus hundreds of other cities and towns nationwide.

Helpful guides: Public Notice Requirements Guide

Section 08 — Clarifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an NPA declaration and why is it published in a newspaper?+
An NPA (Non-Performing Asset) declaration is the bank or NBFC's formal statement that a borrower's loan account has stopped performing - typically after instalments remain overdue for 90 days - which triggers the lender's right to act under the SARFAESI Act, 2002. Newspaper publication of the related Section 13(2) demand notice is generally used as an alternative mode of service when normal delivery has failed or is being evaded, and is mandatory for possession and auction notices issued later in the recovery process.
Do I need to send a legal notice before filing a civil suit?+
It depends on the case. Indian procedural law specifically requires a notice before suing in certain situations - for example, a notice under Section 80 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, before suing the government or a public officer in their official capacity. In many ordinary commercial disputes there is no statutory compulsion, but advocates routinely send one anyway as a documented final demand and evidence of good faith before litigation begins.
When does a legal notice have to be published in a newspaper instead of just sent by post?+
Newspaper publication is generally used when the addressee's current address is not known, when registered post or courier has failed or been refused, or when a specific notice format - such as a SARFAESI demand notice or a company's winding-up notice - is itself meant to reach the general public or a class of creditors. We will confirm with you whether your situation calls for postal service, newspaper publication, or both.
What documents do I need to give you before you can publish a legal notice?+
Typically the signed notice text on the advocate's or bank's letterhead, the names and last-known addresses of the parties concerned, and where applicable the loan account/case reference number. For SARFAESI and NPA matters we also note the date of NPA classification and the outstanding amount stated in the demand notice. No court order is required for this category, since legal notices are pre-litigation in nature.
What is a company winding-up or liquidation notice and who publishes it?+
A winding-up or liquidation notice is published by or on behalf of a company under insolvency or voluntary liquidation, typically to invite claims from creditors within a fixed period, announce the appointment of a liquidator or resolution professional, or notify shareholders and the public of the company's changed status - usually under NCLT or Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, directions, and booked by the liquidator, resolution professional, or the company's authorised representative.
How much does a legal notice ad cost in The Tribune or a similar newspaper?+
Legal notice publication costs depend on the accepted newspaper, the edition, the notice length and the format, and each publication revises its card periodically. Share the notice text and we will confirm the precise current rate before publication.
What are the exact steps to publish a legal notice ad with Malik Advertising?+
Share the signed notice text and party details with us over WhatsApp, email or call; we confirm the recommended newspaper(s) and ad format based on whether it is an individual notice or a bank/company filing; you approve the final wording and layout; we publish on the confirmed date and send you the e-paper proof along with original newspaper copies for your file or for submission to the concerned bank, court, or registrar.
Can an individual book a legal notice ad, or does it have to come from an advocate or bank?+
Either is fine. While SARFAESI/NPA notices are issued by a bank or NBFC's authorised officer and winding-up notices by a liquidator or company, an individual advocate's pre-suit notice or a personal statutory declaration can be booked directly by the person concerned, based on the signed text provided.
Is a legal notice the same as a Public Notice?+
No. A Legal Notice is generally directed at a specific party or class of parties as a documented pre-litigation or statutory step - for example, a borrower under SARFAESI, or creditors of a company in liquidation. A Public Notice is broader and more general, addressed to the public at large with no necessary connection to an imminent legal claim.
How fast can a legal notice be published once I share the text?+
If the signed notice text reaches us before the newspaper's daily classified cut-off (typically 4-6 PM), we can usually publish it the very next morning in a regional daily. National editions and larger Classified Display or Display formats may need a day or two of additional lead time for layout and approval.
What is a caveat notice and when should I publish one?+
A caveat is a formal warning lodged - and sometimes published - by a person who wants to be heard before a court or registry passes an order in a matter affecting their interest, most commonly in probate, letters of administration, or succession certificate proceedings concerning a deceased person's estate. We publish caveat notice in newspaper form exactly as your advocate drafts it, distinct from the caveat itself, which is typically also filed with the relevant court or registry.
Do you publish legal notices for property title disputes, defamation, or trademark infringement?+
Yes. We regularly publish property dispute and title investigation notices for advocates conducting due diligence before a sale deed is registered, defamation notices demanding retraction or apology before a defamation claim is filed, and trademark or copyright infringement notices calling on an infringing party to cease unauthorised use of a registered mark or copyrighted work. Each follows the same principle as our banking and company-law notices: published exactly as your advocate drafts it, serving as documented evidence of the warning given before further legal steps.
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Publish Statutory Legal Notices Across All Indian Newspapers

From SARFAESI declarations to pre-suit advocate notices, these are the legal notice formats banks and lawyers publish through us most often.

These bookings include Statutory Legal Notice Formats, Property & Real Estate Legal Notices, Legal Notice Publication Tariffs, Caveat Emptor Publication Services, Lawyer-Drafted Public Notices, Advocate & Legal Firm Ad Campaigns, Public Intimation & Declaration Ads, Caveat & Legal Warning Notices, Property Title Clearing Notices, Dispute Resolution Public Declarations and NPA & Bank Recovery Notices - each drafted to match the format your chosen newspaper accepts.

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