Replacement of Attorney (India)
Updated 8 July 2026
This document is a formal template used to revoke an existing Power of Attorney and appoint a new person to act on your behalf. It allows you to transfer all previously granted powers to a successor attorney while ensuring their lawful actions remain legally binding on you.
Replacement of Attorney
Know All Men Etc, That Whereas by power of attorney dated ………………., I, RP s/o Mr. GR, r/o ………………………. had appointed Mr. KR s/o Mr. RP r/o …………………….. as my attorney and certain powers were given to him, which were specified in the said power of attorney.
And Whereas I now desire to replace Mr. KR, above named by Mr. JN, r/o ……………………. for the proposes mentioned in the said deed dated ………………...
NOW I hereby revoke all the powers and authorities given to said Mr. KR by power of attorney dated ………………..
AND further I hereby appoint Mr. JN, as my attorney in place of Mr. KR and give him all powers already mentioned in the power of attorney dated …………………….., a verified copy of which is enclosed herewith.
AND I hereby agree that all the lawful acts and things done by my attorney shall be deemed to have been done by me and shall be binding on me.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this power of attorney on this …….. day of …………….. in the presence of the following witnesses:
Witnesses:
1. ……………… Signature
2. ……………… (RP)
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