Inidan Passport - Name Change procedure?

Question

Hi,
I live in Long Island, NY and want to change my name on my indian passport. I am on an H1 that expires sept 2008 (3 extensions left).
I understand that I need to advertize my change of name in 2 newspapers. I have done that in two indian newspapers, but need to do it in a local one.
How does one go about announcing a name change in a local LI newspaper?
My affidavit that was prepared in the bangalore high court does not have the standard text, but rather reads as, "I xyz, hereby change my name to abc, as of 1/1/2006 for purposes of blah blah." thats. it. Will this cause a problem?
Also, if anyone knows how to correctly fill out the application for passport for name change, do let me know. Things like which name goes where etc etc.
Thanks!!!

Answer 1

I would suggest you to visit he following link, hope it will help.

http://www.indiacgny.org/php/showContent.php?linkid=34

All the best.