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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 Documents in the UK

16 May 2024 |

An Indian Power of Attorney (POA) lets a UK-based donor authorise someone in India to act on their behalf. The document must be supported by identity, address and property evidence for the donor, the attorney and the witnesses. A POA submitted with a missing or...

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.

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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.