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Vikram Sharma executes a deed giving his friend Sunil authority to appear before the sub-registrar on his behalf and present a document for registration. The deed is signed by Vikram alone, and Sunil does not sign it. Which statement best describes the document?

The document is a power of attorney. It is an authorisation executed by the principal in favour of an agent, and the donee's signature is not essential. Deeds such as a partnership or lease deed need both parties, so they do not fit.

  1. AIt is a power of attorney, which is executed by the grantor and need not be signed by the doneeCorrect
  2. BIt is a partnership deed, which needs the signatures of both
  3. CIt is a lease deed, which needs a lessee
  4. DIt is a deed of assignment, which needs consideration

Explanation

A power of attorney is an instrument by which the principal authorises an agent to act for him. It is executed by the grantor, and the donee's signature is not essential for its validity. The other documents require consent or consideration from both parties.

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