The Architects Act, 1972
Central Act ยท Act 20 of 197245 provisions1 citing judgments
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to provide for the registration of architects and for matters connected therewith. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 20 of 1972 |
| Year | 1972 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Education |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 45 |
| Subjects | education |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 Constitution of Council of Architecture.
- Section 4 President and Vice-President of Council.
- Section 5 Mode of elections.
- Section 6 Terms of office and casual vacancies.
- Section 7 Validity of act or proceeding of Council, Executive Committee or other committees not to be invalidated by reason of vacancy, etc.
- Section 8 Disabilities.
- Section 9 Meetings of Council.
- Section 10 Executive Committee and other committees.
- Section 11 Fees and allowances to President, Vice-President and members.
- Section 12 Officers and other employees.
- Section 13 Finances of Council.
- Section 14 Recognition of qualifications granted by authorities in India.
- Section 15 Recognition of architectural qualifications granted by authorities in foreign countries.
- Section 16 Power of Central Government to amend Schedule.
- Section 17 Effect of recognition.
- Section 18 Power to require information as to courses of study and examinations.
- Section 19 Inspection of examinations.
- Section 20 Withdrawal of recognition.
- Section 21 Minimum standard of architectural education.1 citing judgment
- Section 22 Professional conduct.
- Section 23 Preparation and maintenance of register.
- Section 24 First preparation of register.
- Section 25 Qualification for entry in register.
- Section 26 Procedure for subsequent registration.
- Section 27 Renewal fees.
- Section 28 Entry of additional qualification.
- Section 29 Removal from register.
- Section 30 Procedure in inquiries relating to misconduct.
- Section 31 Surrender of certificates.
- Section 32 Restoration to register.
- Section 33 Issue of duplicate certificates.
- Section 34 Printing of register.
- Section 35 Effect of registration.
- Section 36 Penalty for falsely claiming to be registered.
- Section 37 Prohibition against use of title.
- Section 38 Failure to surrender certificate of registration.
- Section 39 Cognizance of offences.
- Section 40 Information to be furnished by Council and publication thereof.
- Section 41 Protection of action taken in good faith.
- Section 42 Members of Council and officers and employees to be public servants.
- Section 43 Power to remove difficulties.
- Section 44 Power of Central Government to make rules.
- Section 45 Power of Council to make regulations.
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