Quiz 1: Mid-Course — Power of Attorney — Drafting & Execution

Question 1 of 5

A businessman in Dubai wants to authorise his brother in Delhi to sell a specific apartment. Which PoA type is most appropriate?

AGeneral Power of Attorney covering all his affairs BSpecial Power of Attorney specifying the sale of the specific apartment CA general letter of authorisation DA Memorandum of Understanding

Question 2 of 5

Under Section 17 of the Registration Act, which of the following PoAs must be registered?

AA PoA to operate a bank account BA PoA to appear in a court proceeding CA PoA to sell immovable property of value Rs. 500 DA PoA to sign an employment contract

Question 3 of 5

An NRI executes a PoA in London before the Indian High Commission. On arrival in India, within what period must the PoA be presented for registration?

A30 days B4 months C1 year DNo time limit

Question 4 of 5

An unregistered PoA that ought to have been registered is:

AValid and enforceable for all purposes BInadmissible as evidence of the authority granted, particularly for the primary intended purpose CVoid ab initio DEnforceable only for 30 days from execution

Question 5 of 5

Under a GPA, an attorney gifts a portion of the principal's property to a third party. The principal challenges. Likely outcome?

AThe gift is valid because a GPA authorises all acts BThe gift is void — gifting requires express authority even under a GPA CThe gift is voidable at the discretion of the attorney DValid but the attorney must indemnify the principal

Quiz 1 — Mid-Course