Common procedure by Charitable trust

Dear Client,

As a matter of common practice, where a person claims to act under a Power of Attorney in relation to a high-value transaction involving a government-controlled charitable trust or a government body acting as trustee, the trust would ordinarily conduct due diligence before accepting the transaction. This may include examining the original POA, verifying its execution and registration (if applicable), checking the identity and authority of the attorney holder, reviewing board or internal approvals, and seeking legal scrutiny of the documents.

In many cases, particularly for substantial donations, endowments, or property transfers, the trust may directly communicate with the principal (A) or seek independent confirmation of the principal's intention, although there is generally no universal legal rule requiring such verification in every case. The exact level of scrutiny depends on the trust's governing rules, internal procedures, and the nature of the transaction.

Therefore, while direct verification with A would be prudent and often expected in a transaction of that magnitude, whether it is mandatory would depend on the applicable regulations and the trust's established practices.