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The Architects Act, 1972

The Architects Act, 1972 regulates the profession of architects in India.

"Architects Profession Registration Council Of Architecture Education Code Of Conduct Professional Misconduct Regulations"

Summary

The Architects Act, 1972 is an Act to provide for the registration of architects and to regulate the profession of architects in India. The Act establishes the Council of Architecture (COA), which is responsible for maintaining the Register of Architects, setting standards for architectural education, and regulating the profession. The Act also sets out the qualifications for registration as an architect, the code of conduct for architects, and the penalties for professional misconduct. The COA is empowered to make regulations for the conduct of the profession and to enforce the provisions of the Act.

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1 Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement Open
2 Section 2: Definitions Open
3 Section 3: Constitution Of Council Of Architecture Open
4 Section 4: President And Vice-President Of Council Open
5 Section 5: Mode Of Elections Open
6 Section 6: Terms Of Office And Casual Vacancies Open
7 Section 7: Validity Of Act Or Proceeding Of Council, Executive Committee Or Other Committees Not To Be Invalidated By Reason Of Vacancy, Etc Open
8 Section 8: Disabilities Open
9 Section 9: Meetings Of Council Open
10 Section 10: Executive Committee And Other Committees Open
11 Section 11: Fees And Allowances To President, Vice-President And Members Open
12 Section 12: Officers And Other Employees Open
13 Section 13: Finances Of Council Open
14 Section 14: Recognition Of Qualifications Granted By Authorities In India Open
15 Section 15: Recognition Of Architectural Qualifications Granted By Authorities In Foreign Countries Open
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