Power of attorney holder can file complaints u/s 138, but must have personal knowledge of the transaction.

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....Dishonor of Cheque - It is a settled law that a power of attorney holder can file a complaint, appear and depose for the purpose of issuance of process for the offence punishable under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. The only restriction is that the power of attorney should have a personal knowledge about the transaction between the parties, and in the absence of any personal knowledge, he cannot depose.....