Quick facts
- Odia rule: Odia on at least 60% of the signboard area, for shops and establishments in urban local bodies (Aug 2025 directive).
- Penalty: Rs.500 per day after a notice and 55-day window.
- Cities: Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Rourkela, Berhampur, Sambalpur, Puri.
- Delivery: usually 2–4 days via Bluedart or Delhivery.
The Odia signboard rule
In August 2025, Odisha's Housing & Urban Development Department directed all shops and commercial establishments in municipal corporations, municipalities and notified area councils to display their signboards prominently in Odia, with Odia script taking at least 60% of the signboard area. Urban local bodies check compliance during trade licence renewals and inspections. Establishments that don't comply get a notice and 55 days to fix the board, after which a penalty of Rs.500 per day applies. Compliant establishments get a 5% discount on trade licence renewal.
What every Company, LLP and firm in Odisha needs
- Pre-Inked Rubber Stamps: DIRECTOR / DESIGNATED PARTNER / PARTNER / PROPRIETOR, Authorised Signatory and Round Stamp.
- A Signboard with the name and registered office address (Section 12(3)(a) for Companies), with the Odia name as the largest, upper part of the board.
- GSTIN on the board once GST-registered (CGST Rule 18).
Odisha city guides
| City | Local body | Typical delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation | 2–4 days |
| Cuttack | Cuttack Municipal Corporation | 2–4 days |
| Rourkela | Rourkela Municipal Corporation | 2–4 days |
| Berhampur | Berhampur Municipal Corporation | 2–4 days |
| Sambalpur | Sambalpur Municipal Corporation | 2–4 days |
We also deliver to Puri, Balasore and every other PIN code in Odisha.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Odia mandatory on signboards in Odisha?
Yes, for shops and commercial establishments in urban local bodies: Odia must take at least 60% of the signboard area under the August 2025 directive.
What is the penalty for not following the Odia signboard rule?
After a notice and a 55-day window to comply, a penalty of Rs.500 per day applies.
Can I preview an Odia and English board?
Yes. Type your name in Odia and English on the Signboard page and see a free live preview before ordering.