Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, under the Architects Act, 1972 Submitted By: Ar. Sheril Chugh Ar. Radhika Gopinath Ar. Seema Sharma Ar. Neha Sardana The Architects Act, 1972 The Architects Act of 1972 which came into force on 1st September 1972 has the following objectives as mentioned in the preamble: 1) To prepare a register of qualified Architects on the basis of a schedule of approved qualifications to safeguard the interest of common man. 2) To regulate the profession of Architects by evolving a "Code of Ethics" and by laying down minimum standards of architectural education in India. To achieve these objectives, a statutory body known as "Council of Architecture" (COA) has been created. It is headed by its President who is assisted by an Executive Committee and a Council consisting of 45 odd members representing the Indian Institute of Architects, Heads of Architectural Institutions in India, Chief Architects of all states and Union territories, Union Ministry of Education (which now forms a pm1 of Union Ministry of Human Resources Development), Institution of Engineers and Institution of Surveyors. The Council is assisted by a Registrar - who is a full- time employee of the Council. The Registrar is empowered to carry out certain functions prescribed by the Architects Act The main features of the Act are as under: A corporate body known as Council of Architecture" is created. It has powers for registration of Architects. It enrolls persons holding recognized degree or diploma in Architecture; or persons who have been practicing as Architects for a period of 5 years before September I, 1972. It recommends to Government additional qualifications acceptable for registration. It holds enquiries into the misconduct of Architects and takes suitable action. It prescribes minimum standards of education and training of Architects in India. This Act protects the title "Architect" but does not make the design, supervision and construction of buildings as an exclusive responsibility of Architects. Other professionals like Engineers may engage themselves in their normal vocation in respect of building construction work provided they do not style themselves as Architects. Chapter I: This chapter contains the short title of the Act- viz Architects Act. 1972 and definitions of words such as Architect, Council of Architecture, Indian Institute of Architects, etc. Chapter II: This chapter deals with Council of Architecture, its office bearers, their election, meetings of the Council, formation of committees, officers and staff of COA, its finances, recognition of architectural qualifications and of architectural institutions. Chapter III: This chapter deals with the procedure for registration of Architects, preparation of Register, fees for initial registration, renewal, re-instatement, removal from register, procedure for inquiries relating to misconduct etc. Chapter IV: This chapter deals with matters such as penalty for claiming to be registered, prohibition against the use of title "Architect", powers of Central Government to make rules, power of Council to make regulations, etc.
Schedule: This schedule contains recognized Indian Degrees and
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