kuulutusta

Kuulutus is a public notice or announcement intended to inform a broad audience about decisions, events or proceedings that have legal or administrative significance. The noun kuulutus refers to such a notice, and the form kuulutusta is its partitive singular, used in phrases like kuulutustarkoituksessa or kuulutusta koskevat tiedot in everyday language. In Finnish administrative and legal contexts, kuulutus serves to ensure transparency and participation by making information available to those who may be affected.

Kuulutukset are used in a variety of contexts, including public administration, court and notary proceedings, municipal decisions, tenders and auctions, and distribution of estates or other rights. They may announce the start of a process, set deadlines for objections or appeals, inform about hearings or public consultations, or publish the results of a decision. The emphasis is on ensuring that interested parties become aware of the matter and have an opportunity to respond or participate as required by law or regulation.

Common channels for kuulutus include official channels such as government or municipal websites, court or authorities’ notice boards, and traditional media like newspapers, as well as electronic registries or public portals. The choice of channel depends on the legal requirements governing the particular process and the target audience. Public notices play a key role in due process by providing timely, accessible information and establishing time limits for participation or challenge.

See also: ilmoitus, tiedote, ilmoitusmenettely.