General Power of Attorney (GPA) Format

GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, I, [PRINCIPAL_NAME], Son/Daughter of [FATHER_NAME], residing at [PRINCIPAL_ADDRESS], Aadhaar No: [AADHAAR_NO] (hereinafter called the "PRINCIPAL") SEND GREETINGS:

WHEREAS I am unable to personally attend to my property affairs and representations due to [REASON, e.g., overseas relocation / business exigencies / health];

NOW KNOW YE AND THESE PRESENTS WITNESS that I hereby nominate, constitute and appoint [ATTORNEY_NAME], Son/Daughter of [FATHER_NAME], residing at [ATTORNEY_ADDRESS], Aadhaar No: [AADHAAR_NO] as my true and lawful General Attorney to act for me and in my name:

1. To manage, supervise, and look after my properties situated at [PROPERTY_DESCRIPTION].
2. To sign and submit representations, applications, and returns before Municipal Corporations, Electricity Boards, Water Boards, and Tax Authorities.
3. To engage advocates, sign vakalatnamas, plaints, written statements, and affidavits in any court of law on my behalf.
4. To operate my bank accounts, deposit cheques, and receive payments due to me.

PROVIDED ALWAYS that this Power of Attorney does NOT authorise the sale, mortgage, or transfer of ownership of any immovable property without my express prior written consent.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this General Power of Attorney on this [DAY] day of [MONTH], 20[YEAR].

PRINCIPAL: ___________________________
ACCEPTED BY ATTORNEY: ___________________________

WITNESSES:
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________