A Power of Attorney is only as good as how narrowly it is written. A POA drafted for "all my affairs" when you only needed someone to collect a cheque on your behalf is both risky for you and often rejected by the bank asking for it.
General POA vs Special POA
A General Power of Attorney (GPA) authorises someone to act across a broad range of your affairs — property, banking, legal matters. A Special Power of Attorney (SPA) is limited to one named purpose, such as registering a single sale deed or operating one bank account. Most people who ask us for a "POA" actually need an SPA; it protects you better because the agent's authority ends where the document says it does.
Common reasons people need one here
- NRI owners authorising a relative in Bangalore to manage or rent out a flat
- Elderly parents authorising a child to operate a bank account or pension
- Authorising someone to sign on your behalf at a sub-registrar's office
- Authorising collection of documents, cheques or property tax payments
Stamp duty and registration
Stamp duty on a POA depends on what it authorises — a POA for property matters is duty higher than one limited to banking or general administration. If your POA is for selling or transferring immovable property, it typically needs to be registered at the sub-registrar's office, not merely notarised; notarisation alone does not substitute for registration where the law requires it. We will tell you which applies to your case before drafting.
What we need from you
The principal's (your) Aadhaar, the agent's full name and address, and a clear one-line statement of exactly what the agent is authorised to do. If it involves specific property, bring the property documents so the description is accurate.
Nearest areas we cover
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