What is this service?
A PoA limited to one transaction and one property.
A Special Power of Attorney grants authority for a specific act - for example, to execute and register the sale deed of one identified property. Because it is narrow, authorities and buyers can verify it against the exact transaction. On Kaveri 2.0, uploading the GPA or Special GPA is mandatory where a party acts through an attorney.
Why and when you need it
- Why
- It gets a specific job done in your absence while exposing you to far less risk than a general authorisation.
- Who needs it
- Owners who cannot attend a specific registration or signing - frequently NRIs and outstation owners.
- When
- When a particular transaction needs your representative's signature.
Required documents
- Ownership documents of the specific property
- Identity proofs of principal and attorney
- Full details of the specific transaction authorised
- Photographs of the parties
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
- Identify the exact transaction and property
- Draft the SPA naming the attorney, the property and the act authorised
- Stamp and register or notarise as required
- Carry the SPA to the transaction - Kaveri 2.0 requires its upload where a party acts through an attorney
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
- Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957
- Registration Act, 1908 where applicable
Common rejection reasons
- SPA does not match the transaction attempted
- Attorney exceeds the powers granted
- Mandatory upload of the SPA missed on Kaveri 2.0
Important cautions
The department requires the GPA or Special GPA to be uploaded where a party acts through an attorney
An SPA authorises only what it says - counterparties should verify it against the deed
Prefer a special over a general PoA whenever the task is specific
FAQs
Is the PoA needed at registration?
Yes. The department's Kaveri 2.0 FAQ states uploading the GPA or Special GPA is mandatory where a party acts through an attorney.
Special or general - which is safer?
Special. It authorises only the named act on the named property.
Can an SPA executed abroad be used here?
Yes, after the authentication the law requires for foreign-executed documents - see the Foreign-Executed PoA service.
