Legal Term

Power of Attorney (PoA)

मुख्तारनामा (Mukhtarnama)
Plain English Definition

A legal document authorizing someone else to act on your behalf. A General PoA covers broad powers; a Special PoA is limited to specific actions. Under the Powers of Attorney Act, 1882, a PoA can be revoked by the principal at any time unless it's irrevocable and coupled with interest.

Real Indian Example

You live in the US and need to sell your property in India. You give your brother a Special Power of Attorney to sign the sale deed on your behalf. He can only sell that specific property — he can't sell your other assets or take loans in your name.

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Property TransactionLegal ProceedingsBankingNRI Documents

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