Property and Legal Articles by Manas Jain
What Is Power of Attorney? Meaning & Uses
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows one person to authorise another person to act on their behalf. Under Section 1A of the Powers-of-Attorney Act, 1882, it is an instrument that gives a specified person authority to act for and in the name of the person who grants it. For property matters, the authority can cover specific actions such as managing a property or executing documents, depending on the powers written in the POA.
BESCOM Name Change Documents Required: 2026 Guide
If you are changing the electricity connection to your name in Bangalore, the BESCOM name change documents required depend on how you acquired or occupy the property. BESCOM’s current transfer rules require ownership or occupancy proof, and where the existing consumer’s consent is unavailable, BESCOM accepts specified alternative documents such as a registered sale deed, partition deed, khata/succession or heirship certificate, or last will. An indemnity bond and clearance of outstanding electricity dues are also part of the transfer requirements.