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Last updated: 2 October 2026
A power of attorney lets someone act on your behalf — to manage property, sign documents, operate accounts or deal with authorities. Expertvuw’s team drafts general and specific powers of attorney, including for NRIs, and guides you on stamp duty, notarisation, attestation abroad and registration.
A power of attorney (POA) is a document by which the principal authorises an agent (the attorney) to act on their behalf. It is governed by the Powers of Attorney Act, 1882 and the law of agency in the Indian Contract Act, 1872. A general POA gives broad powers; a special (specific) POA is limited to particular acts, such as selling one property or appearing before one authority.
Stamp duty is payable under the state Stamp Act. POAs relating to immovable property — especially those authorising sale — generally need to be registered under the Registration Act, 1908, and the Supreme Court has held that a general power of attorney sale does not by itself transfer title. POAs executed outside India by NRIs are usually signed before an Indian embassy or consulate or notarised and apostilled, and must be stamped within the prescribed time after arrival in India.
A POA ends when revoked, when the purpose is completed, or on the death or incapacity of the principal. Revocation should be documented and communicated.
Basis: Powers of Attorney Act, 1882; Indian Contract Act, 1872 (agency); Registration Act, 1908; state Stamp Acts; Hague Apostille Convention (for documents executed abroad). Last updated: 27 September 2026.
General gives broad powers; special is limited to specific acts.
Payable under the state Stamp Act.
Usually needs registration.
A general POA sale does not by itself transfer title.
Consular attestation or apostille, then stamped in India.
A POA ends on the principal's death or revocation.
POA problems usually surface when the document is used.
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POAs connect with these services.
Selling property as an NRI.
Registering property documents.
Succession planning.
Define the powers needed.
Prepare the POA.
Sign before notary, consulate or registrar.
Pay stamp duty.
Register where required.
Share certified copies with authorities.
Use and manage the POA carefully.
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A general POA gives broad powers; a special POA covers specific acts.
POAs relating to immovable property generally need registration; others may need notarisation and stamping.
Sign before an Indian consulate or a notary with apostille abroad, then stamp it in India within the prescribed time.
A GPA sale alone does not transfer title; a registered sale deed is needed.
On revocation, completion of the purpose, or the principal’s death or incapacity.
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