Section 2

Definitions.

The Architects Act, 1972

  • Act 20 of 1972
  • Ministry of Human Resource Development
  • Department of Higher Education
About this Act

An Act to provide for the registration of architects and for matters connected therewith.

All sections
    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.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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