GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that this General Power of Attorney is executed at [Location] on this [Date] by [Name of the Executant], a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, having its registered office at [Address] through its duly authorized representative [Name and Designation of Representative] (hereinafter referred to as the “EXECUTANT”), DO HEREBY APPOINT, NOMINATE, CONSTITUTE, AND AUTHORIZE [Name of the Attorney], [Designation/Details], residing at [Address] (hereinafter referred to as the “ATTORNEY”) as my true and lawful attorney to manage, control, look after, supervise, and perform all legal acts mentioned hereunder.
WHEREAS
- [State the purpose of granting the power of attorney, e.g., management of business operations, legal matters, property dealings, etc.].
- The Executant is desirous of appointing the Attorney to represent and act on its behalf in all matters relating to [Specify general or particular activities requiring authority].
- The Attorney has agreed to act as the lawful Attorney of the Executant to carry out the necessary acts as detailed herein.
NOW THIS GENERAL POWER OF ATTORNEY WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS:
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To institute, commence, and conduct legal actions:
To institute, file, commence, conduct, and prosecute any legal actions, suits, claims, or proceedings before any Court, Arbitrator, Tribunal, Quasi-Judicial Authority, or any competent forum for and on behalf of the Executant concerning its business operations, property, or related matters. -
To defend legal actions:
To defend any actions, suits, claims, or legal proceedings filed against the Executant before any Court, Tribunal, Arbitrator, Quasi-Judicial Authority, or any competent forum, including the power to file written statements, replies, counterclaims, affidavits, and any other legal documents required in such matters. -
To engage legal professionals:
To appoint, engage, and authorize Solicitors, Advocates, Lawyers, Legal Advisors, and Consultants as necessary, and to revoke or substitute such appointments as deemed fit. -
To represent the Executant before authorities:
To appear and represent the Executant in all judicial, quasi-judicial, administrative, and governmental bodies for any matters pertaining to the Executant’s operations, properties, taxes, registrations, licenses, and compliance with applicable laws. -
To execute legal and administrative acts:
To sign, verify, and execute all plaints, petitions, applications, affidavits, memoranda, agreements, deeds, and documents, including but not limited to contracts, leases, powers of attorney, sale deeds, and other documents essential for carrying out the objectives of this Power of Attorney. -
To manage and operate financial matters:
To operate the bank accounts of the Executant, deposit and withdraw funds, issue and endorse cheques, demand drafts, and other negotiable instruments, and comply with banking procedures as may be required for and on behalf of the Executant. -
To handle property-related transactions:
To manage, lease, mortgage, sell, or purchase properties of the Executant, execute and register documents related to such transactions, and obtain necessary permissions or clearances from competent authorities. -
To handle statutory and regulatory compliance:
To represent the Executant in complying with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including filing returns, responding to notices, attending hearings, and liaising with government departments. -
To execute miscellaneous powers:
To do all such other acts, deeds, and things as may be necessary or incidental to the above powers or any other powers that may be legally exercised on behalf of the Executant.
RATIFICATION
The Executant hereby agrees to ratify and confirm all lawful acts, deeds, and things done by the Attorney in exercise of the powers herein conferred.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
The Executant has signed and executed this General Power of Attorney on the date and place first above written in the presence of the undersigned witnesses.
EXECUTANT:
[Name and Designation]
(Authorized Signatory)
For and on behalf of [Name of the Company/Entity]
WITNESSES:
- [Name, Address, Signature]
- [Name, Address, Signature]
Place:
Date:
This draft is crafted to meet the legal requirements under the Indian Power of Attorney Act, 1882, and is suitable for both corporate and individual use.
