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As stated under the laws for e-signing in India, in the case of power of attorney as per Section 1A of the Powers of Attorney Act, 1882, electronic signatures cannot be used.

In most cases, digital power of attorney is legally recognized. This is especially true in cases where it's not even necessary to have a written POA. If a company or person chooses to electronically execute their POA, they should consider adopting eSignature software to go along with it.

Under the Information Technology Act, 2000, Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) are legally valid as per the Indian Law. Licensed Certifying Authorities (CA's) issue DSC's under the Ministry of Information Technology which makes the use of DSC's authentic and valid, just as any wet or physical signature.

India recognizes electronic signatures as legally valid. Under the IT law, documents can be notarized electronically by a licensed Certifying Authority (CA). You can find authorized certifying authorities on the Controller of Certifying Authorities website.

Therefore - as per Section 5 of the IT Act - PoAs can be electronically executed ONLY via ?electronic signatures? under the IT Act - Aadhaar eSign, PAN eSign, DSC eSign and Doc Signer.

As with a handwritten signature, a signer must show clear intent to sign an agreement electronically. For example, signers can show intention by using a mouse to draw their signature, typing their name, or clicking an ?Accept? button that is clearly labeled. Consent to do business electronically.

Signature ? The drafted POA should be duly signed by the Grantor (person who gives the power). Two Witnesses should attest it by signing the deed. If being Registered the signatures are to be done in the presence of the Registrar.