Power of Attorney | Power of Attorney (POA) in Maharashtra

 A Power of Attorney (PoA) is a legal document through which one person (the Principal) authorizes another person (the Agent or Attorney) to act on their behalf in legal, financial, or property matters.

Types of Power of Attorney:

1. General Power of Attorney (GPA)

   • Grants broad powers to act on behalf of the principal

   • Used for general purposes like managing property, bank accounts, etc.

2. Special Power of Attorney (SPA)

   • Grants authority for a specific task (e.g., sale of property, court case)

   • Expires after the task is completed

Common Uses in Maharashtra:

• Sale or purchase of property

• Registration of agreements

• Representation before government departments

• Bank or financial transactions

• Court representation

Process to Make a PoA in Maharashtra:

1. Draft the PoA Document

   • Clearly mention names, scope of power, duration, and obligations.

2. Stamp Paper

   • Execute on non-judicial stamp paper (value depends on purpose and type).

3. Signatures & Witnesses

   • Signed by the Principal in the presence of 2 witnesses.

4. Registration (if needed):

   • Mandatory for immovable property-related PoA

   • Registered at Sub-Registrar Office under the Registration Act, 1908

5. For NRI/Foreign PoA Holders:

   • Notarized and attested by Indian Embassy in the residing country

   • Adjudication required upon arrival in India (Collector’s Office)

Documents Required:

• Identity proof of both parties (Aadhaar, PAN)

• Address proof

• Passport-size photos

• Proof of ownership (in case of property-related PoA)

• Draft of the PoA

Legal Validity:

• Must be registered for real estate matters

• Legally binding and enforceable in courts

• Revocable unless made irrevocable explicitly

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Case Study:

🖋️ Power of Attorney – A Story from Mumbai

Ravi worked in Dubai, but his family property dealings were happening in Mumbai. He couldn’t fly down for every signature or decision.

His solution?
Power of Attorney (PoA).

He contacted DRS Group, who drafted and registered a Power of Attorney authorizing his brother to act on his behalf.
✅ Property sale
✅ Bank work
✅ Government submissions — all handled smoothly!

Thanks to a legally valid PoA, Ravi could manage everything from abroad, tension-free.

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📌 The Lesson:

When you're away, let Power of Attorney speak for you — but only when it's properly drafted and registered.