261. Power of Attorney Validity

in India - Property disputes

Q. Dear sir, my relation given power of attorney to his friend in India on his (special power of attorney)visit and was not attested by Indian high commission. This was then canceled as per Indian law in 2oo5.my relation died in 2008.His friend has not executed his power but now he try to produce a fabricated sale agreement to grab nri land dnd. All this is started after his death. no money was received by my relations family or by his self. Can his attorney still execute his power. Joginder Joshi. A. Normally, Powers of Attorney given abroad have to be authenticated by an Indian Consulate official or a Notary. It should be stamped or adjudicated, within three months after receipt in India. In a case where a power of attorney is presented to a Registrar for property purposes, the Registrar may at his discretion decide whether to accept the power of attorney. If you feel an injustice is being done, hire a lawyer and alert the authorities.