Quick facts
- Rule: Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) circular requiring Bengali on top of signboards, signages and hoardings.
- Background: Decision made mandatory by KMC Circular No. 63 dated 30 December 2024.
- Size: Bengali in a prominent size, on top, alongside any other language.
- Deadline: Compliance was due by 30 September 2025.
- Area: Applies within Kolkata Municipal Corporation limits.
What the Bengali Signboard rule says
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) requires Bengali at the top of all signboards, signages and hoardings in its area, in a prominent size, alongside English or any other language. The requirement was made mandatory by KMC Circular No. 63 dated 30 December 2024, and a later circular set a compliance deadline of 30 September 2025 (Lexplosion).
The rule covers Kolkata Municipal Corporation limits. Businesses in Howrah, Bidhannagar (Salt Lake), Siliguri and other West Bengal cities should check their own municipal body, but a Bengali and English board is the safe format everywhere in the state.
The right Bengali Signboard layout
| Line | What to show | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (largest) | Business name in Bengali | রাবার স্ট্যাম্পওয়ালা |
| 2 | Business name in English | RUBBER STAMPWALA |
| 3 | Registered office address | Full address with PIN code |
| 4 | CIN / LLPIN and GSTIN | GSTIN: 19XXXXX0000X1Z5 |
Our Signboards print the Bengali name on top and larger than the English name, and Bengali digits stay Bengali. Type your name in Bengali on the free Signboard preview; firms can use the GST Signboard preview. Nothing is made until you approve the preview.
Companies and LLPs
A Company board in Kolkata must also meet Section 12 of the Companies Act and, once GST-registered, show the GSTIN under CGST Rule 18. The same board appears in the MGT-7 / MGT-7A registered office photograph.
West Bengal city guides
West Bengal city guide: Kolkata · Howrah · Siliguri · Durgapur
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Frequently asked questions
Is a Bengali Signboard mandatory in Kolkata?
Yes. Kolkata Municipal Corporation requires Bengali on top of signboards, signages and hoardings, in a prominent size, alongside any other language.
What was the deadline?
Businesses were asked to comply by 30 September 2025.
Does it apply outside Kolkata?
The KMC circular covers Kolkata Municipal Corporation limits. Other municipal bodies may follow; a Bengali and English board is recommended across West Bengal.
Related reading
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- Kannada Signboard 60% Rule in Karnataka
- Is a Registered Office Signboard Mandatory?
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This article is for general awareness and is not legal advice. Rules and enforcement can change, so please confirm current requirements with your local authority or a professional.