Shyla Reddy 05 December 2020

Stamp duty for power of attorney

Sir, I have a GPA from my cousin who lives in USA. I was asked to pay stamp duty to register the GPA as I am not a blood relative. What are the charges to be paid and how it's calculated.

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This discussion clarifies stamp duty requirements for registering a General Power of Attorney (GPA) in India, particularly when executed by a non-blood relative living abroad. While notarisation or attestation by an embassy for a GPA executed in the USA might bypass stamp duty, it generally cannot be registered in India if the executant isn't present. Stamp duty is typically applicable, and the charges vary by state.

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Isaac Gabriel (Advocate) 05 December 2020

For registering gpa, stamp duty must be paid eventhough for the blood relative.It differs from state to state.

Dr J C Vashista (Advocate) 07 December 2020

Originally posted by : Shyla Reddy
	Sir, I have a GPA from my cousin who lives in USA. I was asked to pay stamp duty to register the GPA as I am not a blood relative. What are the charges to be paid and how it's calculated.