Arpalippu

Arpalippu is a term found in some South Asian languages, notably Malayalam and Tamil, used to denote a formal public notice or proclamation issued by authorities, institutions, or private entities. In historical and administrative contexts, arpalippu described notices about land transactions, auctions, tenders, policy changes, or appointments. Such notices were typically published in official gazettes, newspapers, or community boards to communicate information to the public.

The exact etymology and regional nuances of arpalippu vary by language. In practice, the term is associated with documentation and dissemination of official information, especially in archival records from the 19th and early 20th centuries. In modern contexts it is encountered mainly in historical or legal documents rather than as a common contemporary term.

Significance: Arpalippu illustrates how information was formally distributed in periods before digital communications and reflects administrative practices in the regions where the term is used.

See also: Gazette, public notice, tender, auction, land record, notice board.