Yes — through a Power of Attorney (POA).
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows one person to authorize another to act on their behalf in legal, financial, or personal matters. This can be particularly useful when a person is overseas, unavailable, or unable to attend to important transactions personally.
In Sri Lanka, Powers of Attorney are commonly used for property transactions, business dealings, and managing personal affairs. For the document to be legally valid, it must be properly executed before witnesses and attested by a Notary Public, and registered with the Registrar General’s Department.
A properly drafted Power of Attorney ensures that important matters can continue to be handled smoothly and legally when the person granting the authority cannot act personally.