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The Architects Act, 1972

Central

An Act to provide for the registration of architects and for matters connected therewith.

Act number
20 of 1972
Ministry
Ministry of Education
Department
Department of Higher Education
Enacted
31 May 1972

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45 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Constitution of Council of Architecture.
  4. Section 4President and Vice-President of Council.
  5. Section 5Mode of elections.
  6. Section 6Terms of office and casual vacancies.
  7. Section 7Validity of act or proceeding of Council, Executive Committee or other committees not to be invalidated by reason of vacancy, etc.
  8. Section 8Disabilities.
  9. Section 9Meetings of Council.
  10. Section 10Executive Committee and other committees.
  11. Section 11Fees and allowances to President, Vice-President and members.
  12. Section 12Officers and other employees.
  13. Section 13Finances of Council.
  14. Section 14Recognition of qualifications granted by authorities in India.
  15. Section 15Recognition of architectural qualifications granted by authorities in foreign countries.
  16. Section 16Power of Central Government to amend Schedule.
  17. Section 17Effect of recognition.
  18. Section 18Power to require information as to courses of study and examinations.
  19. Section 19Inspection of examinations.
  20. Section 20Withdrawal of recognition.
  21. Section 21Minimum standard of architectural education.
  22. Section 22Professional conduct.
  23. Section 23Preparation and maintenance of register.
  24. Section 24First preparation of register.
  25. Section 25Qualification for entry in register.
  26. Section 26Procedure for subsequent registration.
  27. Section 27Renewal fees.
  28. Section 28Entry of additional qualification.
  29. Section 29Removal from register.
  30. Section 30Procedure in inquiries relating to misconduct.
  31. Section 31Surrender of certificates.
  32. Section 32Restoration to register.
  33. Section 33Issue of duplicate certificates.
  34. Section 34Printing of register.
  35. Section 35Effect of registration.
  36. Section 36Penalty for falsely claiming to be registered.
  37. Section 37Prohibition against use of title.
  38. Section 38Failure to surrender certificate of registration.
  39. Section 39Cognizance of offences.
  40. Section 40Information to be furnished by Council and publication thereof.
  41. Section 41Protection of action taken in good faith.
  42. Section 42Members of Council and officers and employees to be public servants.
  43. Section 43Power to remove difficulties.
  44. Section 44Power of Central Government to make rules.
  45. Section 45Power of Council to make regulations.