{"id":18446,"date":"2025-10-17T06:02:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T06:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/17\/does-power-of-attorney-mean-someone-else-owns-your-property-now-explained-business-news\/"},"modified":"2025-10-17T06:02:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T06:02:02","slug":"does-power-of-attorney-mean-someone-else-owns-your-property-now-explained-business-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/17\/does-power-of-attorney-mean-someone-else-owns-your-property-now-explained-business-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Power of Attorney Mean Someone Else Owns Your Property Now? | Explained | Business News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9641934\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-395e0e0beb19cb6e jsx-4143937483\">October 17, 2025, 11:29 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9641934\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-4014447770 asubttl-schema\">A Power of Attorney is particularly helpful when the property owner resides in another city, allowing a trusted individual to manage property-related tasks on their behalf<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artsharwrp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"jsx-91f4da8d48c13a79 gglebtn bgprpl\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" title=\"font\" class=\"jsx-cc1b15cf85effb8b lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-4014447770 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"When granting a Power of Attorney, it is essential to ensure the document is registered. (AI Generated\/News18 Hindi)\" title=\"When granting a Power of Attorney, it is essential to ensure the document is registered. (AI Generated\/News18 Hindi)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-4014447770\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When granting a Power of Attorney, it is essential to ensure the document is registered. (AI Generated\/News18 Hindi)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">A Power of Attorney often raises confusion about property ownership, especially when granted to a relative or friend. Many assume it transfers ownership or ends the real owner\u2019s rights, but the legal reality is different.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">A Power of Attorney is a legal document that authorises an individual to carry out specific tasks on behalf of the property owner, such as selling or registering property, collecting rent, or managing banking matters. However, it does not confer ownership to the appointed person.<\/p>\n<h2>Not Ownership, Just Authority<\/h2>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">Granting someone a Power of Attorney means they can undertake legal tasks on behalf of the owner but do not become the property owner. Ownership is transferred solely through a registered sale deed or gift deed.<\/p>\n<h2>Decision By The Supreme Court<\/h2>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">In 2011, the Supreme Court clarified that no one can become the owner of a property through a Power of Attorney. The court stated it is merely an \u2018authority document\u2019 that provides limited rights without conferring ownership.<\/p>\n<h2>When Is A Power Of Attorney Useful?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">This document is especially useful when the property owner lives in a different city and cannot manage property-related tasks personally. For example, a Delhi resident with property in Mumbai can authorise a trusted individual through a Power of Attorney to handle affairs on their behalf.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Points To Remember<\/h2>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">When granting a Power of Attorney, it is essential to ensure the document is registered. The specific tasks the authorised person can perform should be clearly defined to prevent potential legal disputes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-c9f81425ec968c48 jsx-4014447770 artcta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/n18egpab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Follow News18 on Google<\/a>. 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