अधिकार हस्तांतरित करना

You use this when a boss gives a manager power. Or when a parent gives a grown child control of a bank account. You will usually see it as [Person A] ने [Person B] को अधिकार हस्तांतरित किए. Note that हस्तांतरित stays the same, but the verb करना changes based on the tense. It sounds a bit heavy, so use it for important stuff. Don't use it for passing the salt at dinner!

Use this in professional settings or legal discussions. It is perfect for office meetings or when discussing a will. If you are going on vacation and your colleague is taking over, this is your phrase. It makes you sound very professional and serious. It is also common in news reports about government power shifts. Use it when the responsibility being moved is significant.

Avoid this in very casual settings. If you ask a friend to hold your bag, do not use this. They might think you are trying to sue them! It is too 'heavy' for small favors. Also, do not use it for physical objects unless the 'right' to them is moving. For example, giving a phone is देना, but giving the ownership rights is अधिकार हस्तांतरित करना.

In Indian culture, authority is often tied to age and hierarchy. Traditionally, the 'Karta' (head of the family) held all the power. The process of अधिकार हस्तांतरित करना was a major life event. It usually happened when the eldest son took over the family business. Today, it reflects India's growing corporate culture. It shows a shift from traditional 'handshakes' to formal, documented transitions.

You might hear people say कार्यभार सौंपना (handing over charge). That is a bit more common in offices for daily tasks. Another one is शक्ति देना (giving power), but that sounds like a superhero movie. हस्तांतरण is the noun form (transfer). You will see this on many official Indian government forms. If you see that word, get your pen ready!