Yes, you can revoke a General Power of Attorney (GPA) executed in the USA for the sale of property in India at any time, provided the GPA is revocable and is not coupled with an interest.
The revocation must be made in writing, executed in the USA, and adjudicated at the District Registrar Office (DRO) in India before it can be acted upon in Karnataka.
Below is the format of a Revocation of General Power of Attorney.
Step-by-Step Procedure to Revoke a General Power of Attorney Executed in the USA
Step 1: Draft the Revocation of GPA
Draft the Revocation of General Power of Attorney in any document editor.
Step 2: Print the Document
Print the draft on plain A4-size paper.
Step 3: Execute the Revocation in the USA
Sign the Revocation of GPA before either:
- A Notary Public in the USA, or
- The Indian Consulate in the USA.
Step 4: Get the Document Attested
Have the Revocation of GPA attested by the Notary Public or the Indian Consulate, as applicable.
Step 5: Send the Original Document to India
Courier the original attested Revocation of GPA to India through a reliable international courier service.
Step 6: Submit the Documents for Adjudication
Your representative in India should submit the following documents to the jurisdictional District Registrar Office where the property is situated:
- Original Revocation of General Power of Attorney received from the USA
- Stamp Duty Challan
- Requisition Letter requesting adjudication
- Identity proof of the executant (Passport or Aadhaar, as applicable)
Step 7: Adjudication by the District Registrar
The District Registrar verifies the documents and adjudicates the Revocation of General Power of Attorney.
An adjudication endorsement looks like the image below.
What Should You Do After Adjudication?
After adjudication:
- Share a copy of the adjudicated Revocation of GPA with your attorney holder.
- Inform your advocate, prospective buyers, and any other concerned parties that the General Power of Attorney has been revoked.
- Keep the adjudicated original safely for future reference.
Once these steps are completed, the General Power of Attorney stands revoked and the attorney holder no longer has authority to act on your behalf from the effective date of revocation.
Need Assistance?
We provide end-to-end assistance for revoking a General Power of Attorney executed abroad, including:
- Drafting the Revocation of GPA
- Stamp duty payment
- Adjudication at the District Registrar Office
- Documentation support for NRIs
- Complete assistance throughout the process
For assistance, contact us:
Email: pgnproperties@gmail.com
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