When drafting a General Power of Attorney from outside India, make sure to include the following information:
Grantor’s Information– The grantor’s name, age, foreign address, Indian address, and occupation should be listed first.
Attorney’s Information– Includes the name, age, address, father’s name, and occupation of the person in whose favour the deed has been made.
The rationale for the POA– You must explain why you are performing this act and for what purpose. For example, if you are living abroad and want to buy, sell, or rent out your property in India, you can do so.
Commencement Date – You should clearly state when the POA goes into effect.
Signature– The Grantor must sign on all pages, including the final page.
Monnishaa Mahajan, Principal Attorney at Legal Help NRI. Monnishaa has an experience of more than 15 years in assisting and advising NRI's in resolving their disputes in India.