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Power of Attorney: managing property from abroad
How a Special Power of Attorney lets a trusted person act for you in India — what it can and cannot do, and how to execute one from overseas.
Why NRIs need a POA
Registrations, mutations, tax payments, and court filings usually need a physical signature in India. A Power of Attorney (POA) lets a named person do a defined list of tasks on your behalf.
Prefer a Special POA limited to specific properties and specific acts (for example: apply for mutation, pay property tax, represent before the Tahsildar) over a General POA that hands over everything.
Executing a POA from overseas
Sign the POA before the Indian Embassy or Consulate, or before a local notary followed by apostille (Hague Convention countries) — then have it adjudicated/stamped in India within the state's time limit (typically 3 months from receipt).
Some states now require the POA holder to be a close relative for sale transactions. Check the current rule for the state where the land sits before drafting.
How Your Bhoomi helps
We share a state-specific draft, coordinate the consulate appointment checklist, and handle adjudication and registration at the Sub-Registrar office. Your named person — or our verified partner as a limited-purpose holder — then acts only within the listed powers.
General information only; rules vary by state and change often. Confirm with a lawyer or CA before acting.