What is this service?
A formal instrument cancelling a Power of Attorney.
A PoA should be revoked in writing when its purpose is over or trust has broken down. Where the PoA was registered, the revocation should also be registered. Communicating the revocation to the attorney and to parties who may rely on the PoA is as important as executing it.
Why and when you need it
- Why
- Until revoked and communicated, the attorney's acts within the granted powers can still bind you.
- Who needs it
- Any principal whose PoA has served its purpose or whose circumstances have changed.
- When
- As soon as the PoA is no longer needed or trusted.
Required documents
- The original PoA or its registration particulars
- Identity proof of the principal
- Address details of the attorney for communication
Identity and supporting documents
- PAN card of each applicant or party
- Aadhaar card or another government photo identity and address proof
- Passport-size photographs
- For companies and associations: incorporation documents, board resolution and authorisation letter
Step-by-step procedure
- Draft the revocation deed referencing the original PoA
- Register the revocation where the original was registered
- Serve the revocation on the attorney with proof of delivery
- Notify banks, authorities and counterparties who may rely on the PoA
Fees, stamp duty and timelines
- Stamp duty
- Stamp duty and registration charges are set by the Department of Stamps and Registration, Government of Karnataka, and depend on the instrument and the property value. Confirm the current amount on the official Kaveri / IGR portal before paying anything.
- Government fee
- Government fees, where applicable, are paid only on the official portal or at the government office. Confirm the current amount on the official portal before payment.
- Assistance charges
- Professional assistance charges are quoted after understanding your requirement. Government fees and SRCHN service charges are always shown separately. Confirm the final quote before work begins.
- Processing time
- Processing time varies by office and case. No completion timeline is guaranteed.
Government fees and SRCHN assistance charges are always kept separate. Nothing here is an invented price - confirm current amounts on the official portal or with our team before paying.
Legal requirements
- Powers-of-Attorney Act, 1882 - revocation of agency
- Registration Act, 1908 where applicable
Common rejection reasons
- Original PoA particulars not identified
- Revocation not registered where the original was registered
- Attorney not communicated - acts in ignorance may still bind
Important cautions
Revocation takes effect against third parties when they learn of it - communicate widely and keep proof
Register the revocation if the PoA was registered
FAQs
Is an unregistered revocation of a registered PoA enough?
Register the revocation where the original was registered - that is the reliable route.
Does the attorney have to agree?
No. Revocation is the principal's act - but it must be communicated.
What about acts already done?
Acts lawfully done before revocation generally stand. Take legal advice on your facts.
