I had given power of attorney to one of my cousins in India to sell a property and I need to revoke it ? What are the steps that could be followed in order to do the same?

Rajan,

In case the power of attorney is registered deed then you have to cancel it through a deed of cancellation/revocation & that too has to be registered. In case the power of attorney is not registered then it can be cancelled by a registered letter written on plain paper & sent to the person/authority for whom this POA deed was made along with a copy to the person in whose favour this was given. A newspaper publications is required only if this POA was given for general purpose & to deal with various people or authorities on your behalf. But as this power of attorney was given for the sale of a property, it is advisable to do a newspaper publication cancelling the power of attorney as this can prevent any future disputes by any bonafide purchaser.

Paul John

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