Notice Writing for Class 12th RBSE & CBSE

Notice Writing for Class 12th RBSE & CBSE

Notice Writing for Class 12th RBSE & CBSE

A notice is a short piece of writing. It is factual and formal in nature. It is meant for a group of persons or the general public. It is generally displayed on a noticeboard. A notice is written to provide information about an event, ceremony, invitation, warning, etc.

नोटिस (सूचना) लेखन का एक संक्षिप्त रूप है। यह तथ्यात्मक व औपचारिक होता है। यह व्यक्तियों के समूह या आम जनता को जानकारी देने के लिए लिखा जाता है। इसे सामान्यतः सूचना बोर्ड पर लिखते हैं। नोटिस को किसी घटना, कार्यक्रम, समारोह, निमंत्रण, चेतावनी आदि के संदर्भ में जानकारी देने के लिए लिखा जाता है।

Features of a Notice (एक नोटिस की प्रमुख विशेषताएँ):

1. It should be written in brief and to the point.
यह संक्षेप में लिखा जाना चाहिये और प्रासंगिक होना चाहिए।
2. It should be attractive.
यह आकर्षक होना चाहिए।
3. It should be written in the third person.
यह third person (अन्य पुरुष सर्वनाम) में लिखा होना चाहिए।
4. The date should be written before the heading either on the left or right side in the notice box.
दिनांक को Heading से पहले दायीं या बायीं ओर नोटिस बॉक्स में लिखा जाना चाहिए।
5. An appropriate heading must be given before the content / main body.
Content / main body से पहले एक उपयुक्त heading दिया जाना चाहिए।
6. There is no need to use complimentary words.
Complimentary words लिखने की कोई आवश्यकता नहीं होती है।
7. There must be a signature of an issuing authority with his designation. It should be on the left side.
नोटिस जारी करने वाले व्यक्ति के हस्ताक्षर उसके पद नाम सहित अवश्य होने चाहिए। यह बायीं ओर लिखा होना चाहिए।
8. It should be written in formal and simple language.
इसे सरल एवं औपचारिक भाषा में लिखना चाहिए।
9. Enclose the notice in a box.
पूरे notice के चारों ओर लाइन खींचकर एक Box बना दें।

Some Important Points:
(A) While writing a notice about a meeting, we must observe the following points-
‘मीटिंग के लिए Notice लिखते समय हमें निम्न बातों का ध्यान रखना चाहिए-
(i) Date (दिनांक)
(ii) Time (समय)
(iii) Venue (स्थान)
(iv) Who are to attend (कौन-कौन शामिल होगें)
(v) Agenda (कार्यसूची)
(vi) Chief guest/Chairperson (if any)
(vii) Contact address, person, etc. (सम्पर्क का पता, व्यक्ति इत्यादि)।

(B) While writing a notice about an event, we must observe the following points:
किसी घटना के बारे में Notice लिखते समय हमें निम्न बातों का ध्यान रखना चाहिए।
(i) Name of the event (घटना का नाम)
(ii) Objective (उद्देश्य)
(iii) Venue (स्थान)
(iv) Date (दिनांक)
(v) Time (समय)
(vi) Eligibility (पात्रता)
(vii) Contact address, Person, etc.(सम्पर्क का पता, व्यक्ति इत्यादि)।

(C) While writing a notice about Tours/Fairs/Exhibitions/Camps, etc., we must observe the following point:
यात्राओं / मेलों/ प्रदशर्नियों/ केम्पों इत्यादि के Notice लिखते समय हमें निम्न बातों का ध्यान रखना चाहिए
(i) Name and Nature (नाम व प्रकृति)
(ii) Date / Time / Duration (दिनांक / समय / अवधि)
(iii) Venue (स्थान)
(iv) Charges / Entry fee (चार्ज / प्रवेश शुल्क)
(v) Special Instruction, if any (विशेष निर्देश यदि कोई हो)
(vi) Contact person, address, etc. (सम्पर्क व्यक्ति, पता इत्यादि)
कुछ Notice के Examples यहाँ दिए जा रहे हैं, छात्र उन्हें ध्यानपूर्वक पढ़े:

Notice writing Tips

Please follow the given tips while attempting a question based on Notice writing format for Class 12 English writing skills paper -

• Do not cross the word limit to avoid penalty of marks. The prescribed word limit is 50 words.
• Repetition of any information should be avoided.
• Always enclose the notice in a box. Make sure you draw the box with a pencil.
• Keep your notice short, crisp and to-the-point.
• Highlight the word “NOTICE” and “TITLE”. It can be either bold or underlined.
• The title should be captivating and eye-catching.
• Don’t make hypothetical information and facts. Make use of what’s given in the question.
• Make sure you do not mention your personal information.
• Make use of all the available information in the question.
• Your answer shall include answers to all the 5 W’s – What, Why, When, Where and Who.
• The purpose for which it is being written should be stated clearly.
• Focus on presentation and clarity.

Exempla Notices

Here we will see questions for notice writing that are asked in exams. Students can take help of these solved questions and examples of notice writing format.

Question 1: Water supply will be suspended for eight hours (10 am to 6 pm) on 6th of March for cleaning of the water tank. Write a notice in about 50 words advising the residents to store water for a day. You are Karan Kumar/Karuna Bajaj, Secretary, Janata Group Housing Society, Palam Vihar, Kurnool.
(CBSE 2016)

Answer:

Janata Group Housing Society, Palam Vihar, Kurnool. NOTICE March 01, 201X ATTENTION! This notice is to inform all the residents regarding the suspension of water supply for 8 hours. It is being done to clean the water tank. The details are as follows: DATE- March 6 TIME- 10am – 6 pm Thus, we request you to store the required amount of water beforehand to minimise the difficulty. Thank you Karan Kumar/ Karuna Bajaj (signature) Secretary

SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS AS PER CBSE MARKING SCHEME-

[Any other relevant title]
– what - suspension of water supply for 8 hours
– when - 6th March; 10am – 6pm
– where - Society
– reasons for cut - cleaning of water tank
– steps to be taken - store water
– any other relevant details

Notice writing on Lost and Found

Question 2: While walking in a park in your neighbourhood you found a small plastic bag containing some documents and some cash. Write a notice in about 50 words to be put on the park notice board asking the owner to identify and collect it from you. You are Amar/Amrita 9399123456.
(CBSE 2017)

Answer:

NOTICE March 01, 20XX FOUND! This is to inform all the readers that a plastic bag has been found in the neighbourhood park. It has a few documents and some cash in it. The plastic bag is red in colour and is medium-sized. It was found on February 27, at around 6pm near the fountain in the park. The owner of the bag shall contact me on 9399123456 along with an identity proof.  Thank you Amar/Amrita

SUGGESTED VALUE POINTS AS PER CBSE MARKING SCHEME- 
Heading : [LOST & FOUND / FOUND / any other relevant title] 
-What - plastic bag with documents and cash
-When – date & approx. time
-Where - park
-description of bag- colour, material, size -owner to claim with identifying details -Contact details- AMAR/ AMRITA -Phone no. - 9399123456
(any other relevant detail)

Question 3: You are Asma/Ashish, the head girl/boy of XYZ international school. Your school is soon going to publish the annual magazine next month. Write a notice for the notice board of your school inviting students to submit write-ups.

Answer:

XYZ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NOTICE March 01,2019 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS This is to inform all the students that our school is going to publish its annual magazine next month. All those who wish to contribute can mail their entries to xyzmagazine@gmail.com. Write-ups will be accepted latest by March 30,2019 till 11:59 pm. You can take any topic of your choice. For further information, contact your respective class teachers. Thank you Asma/Ashish Head Girl/Head Boy

Question 4: You are Ruhi/Rahul, head girl/boy of ABC convent school. Your school is going to organize an inter-school singing competition. Write a notice for your school notice board inviting names of all the interested students.

Answer:

NOTICE ABC CONVENT SCHOOL March 01,2019 INTER-SCHOOL SINGING COMPETITION Our school is organising an Inter-school Singing Competition on March 19, 2019; Tuesday at 12pm in the school auditorium. More than 20 schools from all over the city will participate. Interested students may contact the undersigned latest by March 10, 2019. Ruhi/Rahul Head girl/boy

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