Generate a Power of Attorney (POA) draft authorising someone to act on your behalf.
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document by which one person, the "Principal," authorises another person, the "Agent" or "Attorney," to act on their behalf in specified matters — signing documents, managing bank accounts, handling property transactions, or representing them before government offices. In India, POAs are governed primarily by the Powers of Attorney Act, 1882, and the Indian Contract Act, 1872. A POA is a common tool when the Principal cannot personally be present — for instance, an NRI managing property in India, an elderly parent delegating banking tasks to a child, or a business owner authorising a manager to sign on the company's behalf for specific transactions.
A General Power of Attorney (GPA) grants broad authority covering a wide range of matters — banking, property management, legal representation, and more. Because of its broad scope, a GPA carries more risk if misused, so it should only be given to someone you trust completely, and many people choose to limit its duration. A Specific (or Special) Power of Attorney (SPA) is limited to one or a few clearly defined acts — for example, authorising someone to sell a specific property, or to collect a specific payment. Because its scope is narrow, an SPA is generally considered lower-risk and is preferred whenever the purpose is well-defined.
Select whether you need a General or Specific POA, enter the Principal's and Agent's names and addresses, and list the specific powers being granted — one per line. The tool assembles these into a properly numbered list of authorised acts within a standard POA format, including the customary "ratify and confirm" clause and space for witness signatures. All processing happens locally in your browser.
A Power of Attorney is only as good as its execution. It must be signed by the Principal, and depending on its purpose, may need to be: (a) executed on non-judicial stamp paper of a value set by the relevant state (this varies significantly across states and by the nature of powers granted), (b) notarised by a notary public, and (c) if the POA relates to the transfer or sale of immovable property, registered with the Sub-Registrar's office under the Registration Act, 1908. A POA executed outside India for use in India typically needs to be attested by the Indian Embassy/Consulate or apostilled, depending on the country.
Because a Power of Attorney effectively lets someone else act as you in legal and financial matters, the choice of Agent deserves as much care as the drafting itself. Choose someone who is not only trustworthy but also realistically able to carry out the tasks involved — attending offices in person, understanding paperwork, and communicating updates back to you, particularly important for NRIs delegating property matters from abroad.
A Principal can revoke a POA at any time (unless it is expressed to be irrevocable and coupled with interest) by executing a deed of revocation and, importantly, notifying the Agent and any third parties who may have relied on the POA — such as banks or government offices — to prevent misuse after revocation. It is good practice to also publish a public notice of revocation in a newspaper if the POA was widely relied upon, and to register the revocation if the original POA was registered.
A General POA grants broad authority over many matters, while a Specific POA is limited to one or a few clearly named acts, such as selling a particular property or collecting a specific payment.
Registration is generally mandatory only when the POA involves the transfer, sale, or management of immovable property. Simpler POAs for banking or representation purposes are commonly notarised but not always registered — check your state's rules.
Yes, unless it is expressed to be irrevocable and coupled with interest. You must execute a revocation deed and notify the Agent and any third parties who relied on the original POA.
A POA executed outside India generally needs to be attested by the Indian Embassy/Consulate in that country, or apostilled, before it can be used for transactions in India.
Only if the POA explicitly grants a right of substitution or delegation. Without such a clause, the Agent generally cannot delegate their authority to someone else.
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