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Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is a written authority given by an instrument by one person, called the donor or principal, authorising another person, called the donee, attorney or agent to act on his behalf. The power of attorney may be general or special. The law relating to power of attorney falls within the law of agency.

The Power of Attorney Act applies to the whole of India except the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It came into force on 1st May, 1882.

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