Central · Act 20 of 1972

The Architects Act, 1972

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

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Jurisdiction
Central
Enactment date
1972-05-31
Sections available
45

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02-04-1973

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