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ARCHITECTURE
A Statutory body constituted by
Ministry of Human Resource
Development, Government of India,
under the Architects Act, 1972
BY:
DHRUV BASU
K.V.ABHISHEK
B.ARCH.5TH YR
(INTERIOR DESIGN)
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.
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Minimum Standard of Architectural
Education
The Council may prescribe the minimum standards
of architectural education required for granting
recognized qualifications by colleges or institutions
in India.
Professional Conduct
The Council may by regulations prescribed
standards of professional conduct and etiquette and
a code of ethics for architects.
Regulations made by the 'Council under sub-section.
.
May specify which violations thereof shall constitute
in famous conduct in any professional respect, that
is to say, professional misconduct, and such
provision shall have effect notwithstanding anything
contained in any law for the time being in force.
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