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Power of Attorney for Plot Purchase in India
A Power of Attorney is one of the most useful — and most misused — tools in Indian land transactions. Used correctly it enables remote buying; used carelessly it is a fraud risk. Here is how to use it right.
What a POA does
A Power of Attorney (POA) authorises someone you trust to act on your behalf — for example, to complete registration and formalities when you cannot be physically present. For NRIs and out-of-town buyers, a properly drafted, registered POA is the backbone of a remote purchase.
The critical distinction
Specific vs general POA
Prefer a narrow, specific POA — authorising only the defined acts for this transaction — over a sweeping general one. A specific, registered POA limits the holder's powers and your risk.
How NRIs use it
An NRI typically executes the POA abroad (attested at an Indian consulate or apostilled, then adjudicated/registered in India as required), naming a trusted representative to complete the purchase. Combined with independent verification, this lets NRIs buy Indian plots safely from anywhere — see NRI plot investment.
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