Lawgist2Definitions
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,--
(a) "architect" means a person whose name is for the time being entered in the register;
(b) "Council" means the Council of Architecture constituted under section 3;
(c) "Indian Institute of Architects" means the Indian Institute of Architects registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860);
(d) "recognised qualification" means any qualification in architecture for the time being included in the Schedule or notified under section 15;
(e) "register" means the register of architects maintained under section 23;
(f) "regulation" means a regulation made under this Act by the Council;
(g) "rule" means a rule made under this Act by the Central Government.
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- 1 Short title, extent and commencement
- 2 Definitions
- 3 Constitution of Council of Architecture
- 4 President and Vice-President of Council
- 5 Mode of elections
- 6 Terms of office and casual vacancies
- 7 Validity of act or proceeding of Council, Executive Committee or other committees not to be invalidated by reason of vacancy, etc
- 8 Disabilities
- 9 Meetings of Council
- 10 Executive Committee and other committees
- 11 Fees and allowances to President, Vice-President and members
- 12 Officers and other employees
- 13 Finances of Council
- 14 Recognition of qualifications granted by authorities in India
- 15 Recognition of architectural qualifications granted by authorities in foreign countries
- 16 Power of Central Government to amend Schedule
- 17 Effect of recognition
- 18 Power to require information as to courses of study and examinations
- 19 Inspection of examinations
- 20 Withdrawal of recognition
- 21 Minimum standard of architectural education
- 22 Professional conduct
- 23 Preparation and maintenance of register
- 24 First preparation of register
- 25 Qualification for entry in register
- 26 Procedure for subsequent registration
- 27 Renewal fees
- 28 Entry of additional qualification
- 29 Removal from register
- 30 Procedure in inquiries relating to misconduct
- 31 Surrender of certificates
- 32 Restoration to register
- 33 Issue of duplicate certificates
- 34 Printing of register
- 35 Effect of registration
- 36 Penalty for falsely claiming to be registered
- 37 Prohibition against use of title
- 38 Failure to surrender certificate of registration
- 39 Cognizance of offences
- 40 Information to be furnished by Council and publication thereof
- 41 Protection of action taken in good faith
- 42 Members of Council and officers and employees to be public servants
- 43 Power to remove difficulties
- 44 Power of Central Government to make rules
- 45 Power of Council to make regulations
