A Non-Resident Indian who grants a Power of Attorney expects the named attorney to act, not to hand the task to a stranger. Under Indian law an attorney generally cannot appoint another attorney, and may do so only where the Power of Attorney expressly allows it....
Indian Power of Attorney Guides & Insights
A Power of Attorney (POA) lets a UK-based donor authorise someone in India to act on their behalf, most often to manage or sell property, without travelling to India. These guides cover preparing, sending, using and cancelling an Indian POA from the UK, including execution, attestation, stamp duty and registration. Start with the guides, or browse the full list of insights below.
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Indian Power of Attorney from the UK
How we prepare and authenticate your POA end to end.
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How long is an Indian POA valid for NRIs?
Validity, revocation and when re-execution is needed.
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Punjab Power of Attorney from the UK in 2026
A Punjab Power of Attorney executed from the UK is a legal document by which a UK-resident authorises a trusted individual to act on their behalf in respect of property, banking, or other matters situated in Punjab. It is most commonly used by UK-based Non-Resident...
Indian Power of Attorney in UK Rejected
Having an Indian Power of Attorney rejected can be a deeply frustrating experience, particularly for NRIs who have gone to considerable time and effort to put the document together from abroad. In many cases, rejection could have been avoided entirely had the PoA been...
Indian Power of Attorney in the UK: a quick guide for 2026
An Indian Power of Attorney (POA) lets a UK-based donor appoint a trusted person in India to act for them while they remain in the UK. It is used by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) and British citizens with property or family matters in...
Can I Include More Than One Property in My Indian Power of Attorney?
Can I sell two properties with one Indian Power of Attorney? Yes. It is legally possible to include more than one property in a single Indian Power of Attorney, provided the document is drafted correctly. Indian law does not prohibit a single POA document from...
India Introduces e-Arrival Card for Foreign Travellers
What is changing from 1 October 2025? India has begun rolling out an Electronic Arrival Card (e‑Arrival Card) for foreign nationals, replacing the paper disembarkation card over a six‑month transition period. From 1 October 2025, travellers should complete the form...
Indian Power of Attorney for Elderly Parents in the UK
Elderly parents who have settled in the UK often still hold property, bank accounts or other assets in India that need managing from a distance. Travelling back to deal with each matter in person becomes harder with age, and that is where an Indian Power of Attorney...
What is an General Power of Attorney (GPA) for Non-Resident Indians?
What is an Indian General Power of Attorney? A General Power of Attorney (GPA) is a legal instrument by which a person (the Principal) delegates broad authority to another individual (the Attorney or Agent) to act on their behalf in various legal, financial, and...
Indian Power of Attorney for NRIs – Practical Uses
Many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) face the challenge of managing legal and financial affairs in India while residing abroad. From selling ancestral property to handling court matters, a properly drafted Power of Attorney (PoA) can be an essential legal tool. By...
NRI Power of Attorney for Court Representation in India
Updated 08 June 2026 A Power of Attorney lets a non-resident Indian authorise someone in India to act in a court case on their behalf, so they do not have to travel for every hearing. In civil matters an attorney can be authorised to do almost everything the case...
Common questions about Indian Power of Attorney
What can an Indian Power of Attorney be used for?
A POA lets the appointed person in India manage or sell property, operate accounts, represent the donor before Indian authorities and handle specified legal or financial matters, within the powers set out in the deed. It is most often used by NRIs and OCIs who cannot travel to India to sign in person. It cannot override any step Indian law requires the donor to take personally.
Does an Indian POA signed in the UK need to be registered in India?
A POA that deals with immovable property in India generally needs to be registered before it can be used for a sale or similar transaction. Whether registration is required, and the stamp duty payable, depends on the state where the property is situated and the powers granted. The stamping follows the location of the property, not the residence of the donor.
Does an Indian Power of Attorney end when the donor dies?
Yes. A POA ends automatically on the donor's death and does not pass to the estate. The donor may also revoke it at any time while they have capacity. For that reason a POA is not a substitute for a will or for estate administration in India.
How Whytecroft Ford can help
The Whytecroft Ford Indian law team prepares Powers of Attorney for UK-based clients from execution in the UK through to authentication and use in India, and confirms the stamping and registration route for the relevant state. To discuss a Power of Attorney with our team, call 0208 757 5751 or use the contact form.
The material in this article is provided for guidance and general information only and is not intended to constitute legal or other professional advice upon which you should rely. In particular, the information should not be used as a substitute for a full and proper consultation with a suitably qualified professional. Indian Law is subject to change. Please do contact the Whytecroft Ford team if you require further advice.