The Architects Act
An Act to provide for the registration of architects and for matters connected therewith.1972
List of Chapters & Sections
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1Short title, extent and commencement2Definitions3Constitution of Council of Architecture4President and Vice-President of Council5Mode of elections6Terms of office and casual vacancies7Validity of act or proceeding of Council, Executive Committee or other committees not to be invalidated by reason of vacancy, etc8Disabilities9Meetings of Council10Executive Committee and other committees11Fees and allowances to President, Vice-President and members12Officers and other employees13Finances of Council14Recognition of qualifications granted by authorities in India15Recognition of architectural qualifications granted by authorities in foreign countries16Power of Central Government to amend Schedule17Effect of recognition18Power to require information as to courses of study and examinations19Inspection of examinations20Withdrawal of recognition21Minimum standard of architectural education22Professional conduct23Preparation and maintenance of register24First preparation of register25Qualification for entry in register26Procedure for subsequent registration27Renewal fees28Entry of additional qualification29Removal from register30Procedure in inquiries relating to misconduct31Surrender of certificates32Restoration to register33Issue of duplicate certificates34Printing of register35Effect of registration36Penalty for falsely claiming to be registered37Prohibition against use of title38Failure to surrender certificate of registration39Cognizance of offences40Information to be furnished by Council and publication thereof41Protection of action taken in good faith42Members of Council and officers and employees to be public servants43Power to remove difficulties44Power of Central Government to make rules45Power of Council to make regulations