Power of Attorney (General / Special)
A Power of Attorney grants authority to another person to act on your behalf — for property transactions, banking, government filings, court matters, or business dealings. Commonly used by NRIs for India-based property and financial transactions.
What is Power of Attorney (General / Special)?
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document under the Powers of Attorney Act, 1882, by which one person (the Principal or Donor) authorises another (the Attorney or Agent) to act on their behalf. A General Power of Attorney (GPA) grants broad authority across multiple matters. A Special Power of Attorney (SPA) is limited to specific acts — e.g., selling a particular property, representing in a specific court matter, or operating a specific bank account. POAs must be notarised and, for immovable property transactions, registered under the Registration Act, 1908.
What you get
- Customised General or Special Power of Attorney
- Clear scope of authority granted
- Acts specifically authorised and excluded
- Duration and revocability terms
- Indemnity from principal to attorney
- Notarisation guidance and requirements
- Registration requirements advisory
- Word + PDF format
Documents required
- Principal's full name, address, and identity document (PAN/Aadhaar/Passport)
- Attorney's full name, address, and identity document
- Specific acts or transactions to be authorised
- Duration of the POA (specific or open-ended)
- Whether principal is abroad (NRI) — affects notarisation requirements
- Property details (for property-related POA)
How it works
Define the Scope
Tell us who the principal and attorney are, what authority needs to be granted, and whether it is a general or specific POA.
Lawyer Drafts
We draft a POA with precisely defined authority — broad enough to be functional, specific enough to prevent misuse.
Notarise
The principal signs before a Notary Public. If the principal is abroad, the document must be notarised and apostilled in that country.
Register (if required)
For immovable property transactions, the POA must be registered at the Sub-Registrar's office. We advise on applicable requirements.
Pricing on Request
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Frequently asked questions
Does a POA need to be registered?
A POA for immovable property transactions must be registered under the Registration Act, 1908, to be valid for those transactions. For all other purposes (banking, company matters, court representation), notarisation is sufficient. NRI POAs executed abroad must be notarised and apostilled.
Can an NRI execute a POA from abroad?
Yes. An NRI can execute a POA in the country they are residing in, get it notarised by a local Notary, and apostilled by the competent authority of that country. Once brought to India, it should be adjudicated (stamp duty paid) within 3 months of arrival and then registered if required for property.
What is the difference between GPA and SPA?
A GPA grants broad authority across multiple categories of acts — banking, property, litigation, business. An SPA is limited to one or more specific transactions. Courts have limited the scope of GPAs for property transactions; SPAs are preferred for property dealings post the 2011 Supreme Court judgment in Suraj Lamp case.
Can a POA be revoked?
Yes. A POA can be revoked at any time by the principal unless it is an irrevocable POA coupled with interest (where the attorney has paid consideration). Revocation must be communicated to the attorney and, for registered POAs, a revocation deed must be registered.
Is a POA valid after the death of the principal?
No. A POA automatically becomes invalid on the death of the principal. Any acts performed by the attorney after the principal's death are void. For post-death authority, a will or probate is required.
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