Overview
Almost every NRI matter in India — selling property, fighting a case, managing a bank account, registering documents — runs on a Power of Attorney. Done wrong, it is rejected by the registrar or, worse, becomes an instrument of fraud. Done right, it is executed before the Indian Embassy/Consulate (or apostilled), sent to India, stamped and adjudicated within the statutory window, and drafted narrowly so the agent can do exactly what you intend and nothing more. We draft, guide the attestation, and complete the India-side registration.
Key Provisions — Powers of Attorney Act + Registration Act, 1882 / 1908
- A POA executed abroad must be attested by the Indian Embassy/Consulate or notarised and apostilled (Hague Convention countries).
- It must be stamped/adjudicated in India within 3 months of receipt to be usable before registrars and courts.
- For sale of immovable property, registration of the POA is effectively mandatory and Supreme Court rules restrict general-POA sales.
- Specific POAs (one transaction, named property, named agent) are safer than general POAs — and revocable at any time.
What You Can Get
How We Handle It
Scope & Draft
We draft a specific POA for exactly the transactions you need done.
Execute Abroad
Step-by-step guidance for your Indian Embassy/Consulate appointment or apostille.
India-side Stamping
Adjudication and stamp duty within the 3-month window, then registration where required.
Use & Monitor
Your agent acts under the POA; we monitor its use and revoke it the moment you say so.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell my India property entirely through a POA?
Yes — a registered specific POA to a trusted person (commonly a family member) is the standard route; the sale deed is then registered normally.
I gave a general POA years ago and I'm worried it's being misused.
A POA is revocable: we execute and publish a revocation deed, notify the registrar and the agent, and pursue any misuse already done.
Legal Connect connects you with independent advocates across India; we are not a law firm and this page is general information, not legal advice. We work with NRI clients worldwide — call +91 22 6555 3444 or WhatsApp us in your timezone.