A general power of attorney (POA) is a legal document one uses to allow another person to act on your behalf. You create a legal relationship in which you are the principal and the person you appoint is an agent. The term power of attorney is an authority given by an instrument by one person, called as the donor or principal, authorizing another person, called donee or agent to act on his behalf. In India such a document is governed by the Power of Attorneys Act, 1882. Hereunder you can view a sample general power of attorney document and order one for your self.