Cancellation of Power of Attorney Format (Revocation Deed)
You can withdraw a power of attorney you gave, as long as the agent has no protected interest in the subject matter. Revocation works best when it is in writing, executed with the same formality as the original, and communicated to everyone who relied on the old power.
Revocation of power of attorney format
Non-judicial stamp paper or e-stamp certificate of value Rs. ______________ as applicable in the State of ______________
E-stamp certificate No. ______________ Date of issue ______________
Stamp duty depends on the State and the type of document. Confirm the correct value before printing.
DEED OF REVOCATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY
I, Ramesh Kumar Sharma, S/o Late Shri Mohan Lal Sharma, aged about 58 years, residing at Flat 302, Shanti Residency, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009, had executed a power of attorney dated 10 January 2025 in favour of Suresh Kumar Sharma, residing at 12, Gulmohar Park Society, Satellite, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380015 (the "Attorney"), which was notarised on 10 January 2025 at Ahmedabad, Notarial Register Entry No. 2741 (the "said Power of Attorney").
As I am now able to look after my affairs personally, I hereby revoke, cancel and withdraw the said Power of Attorney and all powers given under it, with immediate effect from the date of this deed.
- From the date of this deed the Attorney shall have no authority to act for me or to use the said Power of Attorney for any purpose.
- Acts lawfully done by the Attorney before this revocation, within the scope of the said Power of Attorney, are not affected.
- The Attorney is called upon to return the original said Power of Attorney to me and to render accounts of all amounts received on my behalf.
- I shall send a copy of this deed to the Attorney and to the persons, banks and offices with whom the said Power of Attorney was used, and may publish a public notice of this revocation.
Signed at Ahmedabad on 14 October 2026.
WITNESSES
1. Name: ______________
Address: ______________
Signature: ______________
2. Name: ______________
Address: ______________
Signature: ______________
Attested before me on ______________
Name of Notary ______________ Registration No. ______________
Seal and signature of Notary ______________
Presented at the office of the Sub-Registrar ______________ on ______________
Registered as Document No. ______________ Book No. ______________ Volume ______________
Registration fee and stamp duty as per the rules of the State: ______________
Drafting note: If the original power of attorney was registered, the revocation is usually also registered at the same Sub-Registrar office. Confirm the procedure locally.
The legal basis in plain words
- The principal may revoke the agent’s authority at any time before it has been exercised so as to bind the principal (section 203, Indian Contract Act).
- If the agent has an interest in the property that forms the subject of the agency, the agency cannot be terminated to the prejudice of that interest without an express contract (section 202).
- A person who acts in good faith under a power, without knowing it was revoked, is protected (section 3, Powers of Attorney Act). This is why notice matters.
Steps to cancel
- Execute the revocationSign the revocation deed on stamp paper as required in your State, before two witnesses, and notarise it.
- Register if the original was registeredIf the original power was registered, register the revocation at the same Sub-Registrar office where possible.
- Notify the agentSend a copy to the agent by registered post or courier with proof of delivery, and ask for the original back.
- Notify third partiesWrite to banks, the Sub-Registrar, society, builder and offices where the power was used.
- Public noticeFor property powers, publish a short public notice in a local newspaper.
Sample letter to the agent
To [name of attorney], [address]. I write to inform you that I have revoked the power of attorney dated [date] executed by me in your favour, by a deed of revocation dated [date], a copy of which is enclosed. You no longer have authority to act for me. Please return the original power of attorney and an account of amounts received on my behalf within fifteen days. [Your name and signature]
Sample public notice
PUBLIC NOTICE. Notice is given that I, [name], residing at [address], have revoked the power of attorney dated [date] executed in favour of [agent name] in respect of [property]. Any person dealing with [agent name] on the basis of that power after this notice does so at their own risk. [Place, date, name]
Do
- Keep postal proof of every notice.
- Recover the original deed.
- Execute a fresh power if you are appointing someone else.
Do not
- Simply tear up your copy and assume the matter is closed.
- Revoke a power given as part of a completed transaction without legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
Can I revoke a power of attorney without the agent’s consent?
Generally yes, under section 203 of the Contract Act, unless section 202 applies because the agent has an interest in the subject matter.
Does a revocation need stamp paper?
Most States charge stamp duty on revocation deeds. Check your State’s schedule; the format leaves the value blank.
Is an irrevocable power really irrevocable?
Only where the law protects it, mainly under section 202. Labelling a deed irrevocable does not by itself make it so.
Do I need to register the revocation?
If the original was registered, registering the revocation is the safe course so the records show it. If it was only notarised, a notarised revocation with notice is usual.
Please note: these templates are for general information and are not legal advice. Laws, stamp duty, notarisation and registration rules vary by State. Consult an advocate for your case. This is an independent website, not a law firm and not a government office.