Answer By law4u team
The validity of a power of attorney in India depends on the terms mentioned in the document and the purpose for which it is created. There is no fixed universal time limit unless a specific duration is stated. Under the Powers of Attorney Act, 1882 a power of attorney remains valid until one of the following events occurs. It continues until the principal revokes it, the purpose of the power is completed, the validity period mentioned in the document expires, or the principal or attorney dies or becomes legally incapable. In most cases, death of the principal automatically terminates the power of attorney. If the power of attorney is given for a specific task, it normally ends once that task is completed. If it is a general power of attorney without a time limit, it can remain valid indefinitely until revoked. However, for practical purposes, institutions such as banks or authorities may ask for a recent document or confirmation if the power of attorney is very old. If the power of attorney relates to immovable property and is registered under the Registration Act, 1908 it still does not create ownership rights but only authority to act, and its validity depends on the same conditions unless specifically revoked through proper legal process.
