Karnataka Registration (Amendment) Rules 2025

The Government of Karnataka has recently issued a draft notification proposing amendments to the Karnataka Registration Rules. The proposed amendments primarily address the registration and procedural requirements relating to Powers of Attorney (PoA) involving transfer of immovable property.

Key Changes:

1.  Registration of Power of Attorney (Amendment to Rule 67):

• Where a Power of Attorney authorises the attorney holder to transfer immovable property (with or without consideration), and the principal resides in India, the PoA must be registered before a Sub-Registrar.
• If the principal resides outside India, execution before and authentication by a Notary Public, Court Judge, Magistrate, Indian Consul, Vice-Consul, or authorized representative of the Central Government will suffice, and registration in Karnataka will not be mandatory.

2.  Mandatory Proof of Life (Amendment to Rule 171):

• A document presented by an agent under a PoA may be refused registration if proof of life of the principal is not produced.
• “Proof of Life” may include:
• A Life Certificate issued by specified authorities (valid for 7 days if issued in India).
• A Digital Life Certificate generated through UIDAI Aadhaar-based Face Authentication (valid for 3 days).
• For principals residing outside India, a Life Certificate issued by designated foreign or Indian diplomatic authorities (valid for 15 days).

The original PoA or certified copy (for multiple transactions) must also be annexed.

These proposed changes are aimed at strengthening safeguards against fraudulent property transactions and misuse of Powers of Attorney. If implemented, it could reshape how property transactions involving PoAs are done.

For Official Notification click here