Generally no. A General Power of Attorney (GPA) is not a sale – the Supreme Court (2011) made it clear that GPA transactions do not convey ownership. Title passes only through a registered sale deed. GPA-based deals are common around Hyderabad’s fringe areas because they look cheaper, but they carry serious risks: the original owner can revoke the GPA, sell to someone else, or their heirs can dispute the deal.
If a seller offers only GPA, insist on tracing the registered title chain and executing a proper registered sale deed from the actual owner. Have a lawyer check the EC (encumbrance certificate) for at least 13-30 years before paying any advance.
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