A gazette notification is an official public announcement or proclamation issued by a government or higher authority. It is published in the Government Gazette, which is the official journal of record for the issuing authority. These notifications are an important means by which governments communicate new laws, regulations, policies, appointments, dismissals, and other matters of public importance. They serve to formally inform the public and ensure transparency in government operations. Once published in the gazette, a notification is generally considered legally binding and effective. Gazette notifications are simply used for name changes