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Lost document ad in The Times of India, Chennai

द टाइम्स ऑफ़ इंडिया चेन्नई में दस्तावेज़ गुम का विज्ञापन

English · Daily Chennai edition 2,55,000 copies

As of 2026-10-12, a lost document ad in The Times of India, Chennai costs ₹1,050 for 4 lines classifieds (text classified, GST extra). The cheapest Chennai newspaper for this notice is Rajasthan Patrika at ₹210 (20 words classifieds).

Cost ₹1,050 4 Lines Classifieds · GST extra
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हिंदी

मैं, [आपका नाम], पुत्र/पुत्री [पिता / पति का नाम], निवासी [पता], का [गुम दस्तावेज़ और नंबर] [कहाँ गुम हुआ] गुम हो गया है। यदि किसी सज्जन को मिले तो कृपया ऊपर दिए पते पर लौटाएँ।

English

I, [Your name], S/o / D/o [Father's / husband's name], R/o [Address], have lost my [Lost document and number] [Where it was lost]. If found, kindly return it to the above address.

Steps

  1. 1 File a police report Report the loss at the police station or on your state police website and keep the copy.
  2. 2 Publish the ad Most offices accept one newspaper. Some ask for one Hindi and one English paper; check with the office that will issue the duplicate.
  3. 3 Keep the printed copy You will attach the newspaper cutting to the duplicate application.
  4. 4 Apply for a duplicate Submit the police report, newspaper cutting and an affidavit if asked.

Documents

  • Police report / FIR copy
  • Photocopy of the lost document, if you have one
  • ID proof

Rates in The Times of India, Chennai

Ad typeCharged byPrice
Classified text4 Lines Classifieds₹1,050
Classified displayPer sq cm₹490
DisplayPer sq cmCheck on booking site

Text classified price from public booking-site rates, GST extra. Display ads are priced per sq cm; check the booking site.

Specific guides

Lost marksheet: newspaper ad format मार्कशीट गुम होने का विज्ञापन Lost property registry (sale deed): newspaper ad रजिस्ट्री / बैनामा गुम होने का विज्ञापन Lost passport: newspaper ad format पासपोर्ट गुम होने का विज्ञापन अख़बार में विज्ञापन कैसे दें How to give an ad in a newspaper — in Hindi Lost vehicle RC: newspaper ad format गाड़ी की आरसी गुम होने का विज्ञापन Lost share certificate: newspaper notice शेयर सर्टिफ़िकेट गुम होने की सूचना दस्तावेज़ गुम होने का विज्ञापन कैसे दें Lost document newspaper ad — sample in Hindi

Questions

Which newspaper should I use?

Use a paper published in the city where the document was lost or issued. The issuing office may name a specific paper; follow that.

Do I need a police report first?

Usually yes. Most offices ask for the police report together with the newspaper cutting.

Lost document ad prices in Chennai newspapers

All Chennai prices →
Newspaper Language Price For Display (per sq cm) Book
Rajasthan Patrika Hindi ₹210 20 Words Classifieds — Book ↗
Sakshi Telugu ₹300 4 Lines Classifieds ₹80 Book ↗
Business Line English ₹305 2 Lines Classifieds — Book ↗
The Hindu English ₹440 2 Lines Classifieds ₹240 Book ↗
Economic Times English ₹450 5 Lines Classifieds — Book ↗
The Hindu Tamil Tamil ₹525 3 Lines Classifieds — Book ↗
Daily Thanthi Tamil ₹600 3 Lines Classifieds — Book ↗
Dinamalar Tamil ₹700 4 Lines Classifieds ₹205 Book ↗
Dinakaran Tamil ₹750 4 Lines Classifieds ₹179 Book ↗
Times of India English ₹1,050 4 Lines Classifieds ₹490 Book ↗

Text classified prices from ads2publish.com, checked 2026-10-12. GST extra. Confirm on the booking site before paying.

Other newspapers in Chennai

Rajasthan PatrikaDaily ThanthiDinakaranEconomic TimesNew Indian ExpressMalayala ManoramaSakshiMathrubhumiBusiness LineThe HinduThe Hindu TamilDinamalar

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