Power of Attorney Revocation Deed

A Power of Attorney Revocation Deed is a signed document by which a principal cancels a power of attorney given earlier to an agent.

Principal's full name*

Principal's address*

Attorney's (agent's) full name*

Attorney's address

Date of the power of attorney being revoked*

Where it was registered, if registered

What the power of attorney authorised

Reason for revocation

Place of execution

Date of revocation*

State*

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DEED OF REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY Executed on [revocation_date] Place of execution: [place_of_execution] I, [principal_name], residing at [principal_address] (hereinafter "the Principal"), do hereby declare as follows: 1. THE POWER OF ATTORNEY BEING REVOKED 1.1 By a Power of Attorney dated [original_poa_date], I appointed [agent_name] (hereinafter "the Attorney") to act on my behalf. Address of the Attorney: [agent_address] 1.2 Registration particulars, where registered: [registration_details] 1.3 The said Power of Attorney authorised the Attorney to do the following on my behalf: [powers_revoked] 2. REVOCATION 2.1 I HEREBY REVOKE, CANCEL AND ANNUL the said Power of Attorney dated [original_poa_date], together with all powers, authorities and privileges granted by it, with immediate effect from the date of this Deed. 2.2 The Attorney shall cease forthwith to act, or to hold out as authorised to act, on my behalf in any manner whatsoever. 3. REASON [reason_for_revocation] 4. EFFECT 4.1 With effect from the date of this Deed, the Attorney has no authority to execute any document, enter into any transaction, receive any money, or do any act on my behalf. 4.2 Subject to applicable law, I shall not be bound by, and expressly disclaim, any act done or document executed by the Attorney on or after the date of this Deed. 4.3 I confirm and ratify all lawful acts genuinely done by the Attorney within the scope of the authority granted BEFORE the date of this Deed. 5. RETURN OF DOCUMENTS The Attorney is called upon to return to me forthwith the original Power of Attorney and all documents, title deeds, records and property of mine held by virtue of it, and to render a full account of all transactions carried out under it. 6. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTIES Public notice is hereby given that the said Power of Attorney stands revoked, and that no person shall deal with the Attorney on the basis of it. Any person doing so after the date of this Deed does so at their own risk and cost. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have executed this Deed of Revocation on the day, month and year first above written. PRINCIPAL [principal_name] WITNESSES 1. Name: ______________________ Signature: ______________ Address: ______________ 2. Name: ______________________ Signature: ______________ Address: ______________

Notes on using this document

Guidance for you while you fill it in. These notes are not printed in the downloaded document.

REVOCATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL PEOPLE KNOW

Executing this deed is only the first step, and on its own it may not protect you.

1. SERVE IT ON THE ATTORNEY, by registered post with acknowledgment due. Under Section 208 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 the termination of an agent's authority does not take effect as regards the agent before it becomes known to them, and as regards third parties before it becomes known to THEM.

2. NOTIFY EVERY THIRD PARTY who has dealt with, or may deal with, the attorney: banks, the Sub-Registrar's office, the housing society, the municipal authority, tenants, and any purchaser in negotiation. A third party who deals with the attorney in good faith, without notice of the revocation, may be protected.

3. REGISTER THE REVOCATION where the original power of attorney was registered. A registered power of attorney is ordinarily revoked by a deed registered at the same Sub-Registrar's office, and some States expect this; check the local practice.

4. PUBLISH A NOTICE in a newspaper circulating in the locality where the property is situated. This is the ordinary way of putting the world on notice, and it is inexpensive relative to the risk.

WHEN YOU CANNOT REVOKE: under Section 202 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, where the agent has an INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT MATTER of the agency, the authority cannot, in the absence of an express contract, be terminated to the prejudice of that interest. A power of attorney described as "irrevocable" and coupled with an interest (commonly one given to a developer under a development agreement) may not be revocable at will. Calling a power of attorney "irrevocable" does not by itself make it so; what matters is whether the agent has an interest in the subject matter. Take advice before assuming you can simply cancel it.

A power of attorney also stands automatically revoked on the death, insanity or insolvency of the principal.

Power of Attorney Revocation Deed: what it is

A Power of Attorney Revocation Deed is a signed document by which a principal cancels a power of attorney given earlier to an agent. It names the original power of attorney, ends all authority under it from the date of the deed, asks the agent to return documents and account for dealings, and gives notice to anyone who might still deal with the agent.

When you need this document

You no longer trust the person you appointed as your attorney, or the relationship has broken down.
The purpose of the power of attorney is over, for example the property sale or loan work is complete.
You have returned to India or recovered from an illness and can now manage your affairs yourself.
You want to appoint a different attorney and must first cancel the existing one.

What it covers

Place and date of execution, and the principal's name and address.
Details of the original power of attorney: its date, the attorney's name and address, registration particulars and the powers it gave.
A clear revocation of the power of attorney and all authority under it, effective from the date of the deed.
The effect of revocation: the attorney cannot act after that date, later acts are disclaimed, and lawful earlier acts are ratified.
A demand that the attorney return the original power of attorney, title deeds and property, and give a full account.
A public notice clause, the principal's signature and spaces for two witnesses.

How to fill, sign and use it

Collect a copy of the original power of attorney and its registration details, if it was registered.
Fill in the form on this page, listing the powers being revoked and the reason, and check the preview against the original document.
Have the deed reviewed by an advocate before signing, especially if the power of attorney is called irrevocable or was given to a developer or buyer, because revocation may then be barred or invite a claim.
Sign the deed before two witnesses, on stamp paper of the value your state requires.
If the original power of attorney was registered, present the revocation deed for registration at the same Sub-Registrar office, following that state's practice.
Serve a copy on the attorney by registered post with acknowledgment due, notify banks, the society and other parties in writing, publish a local newspaper notice where property is involved, and keep all receipts.

Documents to attach or keep with it

Copy of the original power of attorney
Registration details of the original power of attorney, if registered
Identity and address proof of the principal

The law behind it

Revocation of an agent's authority is governed by sections 201 to 210 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, read with the Powers of Attorney Act, 1882. A principal can usually revoke before the authority has been exercised to bind them, but under section 202 an agency coupled with the agent's own interest in the subject matter cannot be ended to the prejudice of that interest. Under section 208, revocation takes effect for the agent and for third parties only once it becomes known to them. Stamp duty and registration practice vary by state.

Common mistakes to avoid

Signing the deed and keeping it at home without serving it on the attorney or telling banks and buyers, so it has little practical effect.
Not registering the revocation where the original power of attorney was registered, which leaves the Sub-Registrar's record showing a live power.
Trying to cancel an irrevocable power of attorney given for consideration, such as one in a development agreement, without legal advice.
Giving the wrong date or registration number for the original power of attorney, which creates doubt about what was revoked.

Power of Attorney Revocation Deed: frequently asked questions

Does a revocation of power of attorney have to be registered?

If the original was registered, the safer course is to register the revocation at the same Sub-Registrar office, and some states expect this. If the original was only notarised, a notarised revocation served on the attorney and third parties is common, but check your state's practice.

Can I cancel an irrevocable power of attorney?

Not always. If the attorney has an interest in the subject matter, for example a developer or buyer who has paid money, the Indian Contract Act says the authority cannot be ended to the prejudice of that interest without an express contract. Take advice from an advocate before acting.

Is a power of attorney cancelled when the principal dies?

Yes. An ordinary power of attorney ends automatically on the death of the principal, and also on the principal becoming of unsound mind or insolvent. No revocation deed is needed in that case, though the family should inform banks and others promptly.

What if the attorney sold my property before receiving the revocation?

Acts done within the attorney's authority before the revocation became known to them, and to the other party, generally bind the principal. Whether a particular sale can be challenged depends on its facts, so consult an advocate quickly and gather all documents.

Last updated 11 October 2026.

General information on Indian law, not legal advice for your situation. Stamp duty, registration and fees differ by state, so check with the local office or an advocate before you rely on it.

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