2.
Architects Act came into force in 1972
Architects Act came into force in 1972
Applies to whole of India
Applies to whole of India
Act to protect the general public from unqualified
Act to protect the general public from unqualified
persons posing as architects.
persons posing as architects.
Purpose of act:
Purpose of act:
Purpose of act:
Purpose of act:
To prescribe minimum qualifications for carrying
To prescribe minimum qualifications for carrying
out architectural practice
out architectural practice
To regulate architectural profession
To regulate architectural profession
Indian Institute of Architects proposed to the
Indian Institute of Architects proposed to the
Government of India to enact this legislation.
Government of India to enact this legislation.
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3. Act provides for registration of all qualified persons as architects
Act provides minimum qualifications for registration as architect
Establishment of ‘Council of Architecture’
COA given the task of
Preparing and publishing a register of architects
Providing regulations for the professional practice
Act provides for registration of all qualified persons as architects
Act provides minimum qualifications for registration as architect
Establishment of ‘Council of Architecture’
COA given the task of
Preparing and publishing a register of architects
Providing regulations for the professional practice
Providing regulations for the professional practice
Providing regulations for education of architects
Taking action against architects or institutions which do not
Taking action against architects or institutions which do not
follow the norms
follow the norms
Taking action against persons falsely using the title ‘Architect’
Taking action against persons falsely using the title ‘Architect’
Providing regulations for the professional practice
Providing regulations for education of architects
Taking action against architects or institutions which do not
Taking action against architects or institutions which do not
follow the norms
follow the norms
Taking action against persons falsely using the title ‘Architect’
Taking action against persons falsely using the title ‘Architect’
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4. The Council of Architecture is formed almost entirely of Architects in
practice, education and in government service.
It consists of:
Five Architects elected from members of the Indian Institute of
Architects
Two persons nominated by All India Council of Technical Education
Five members elected from heads of architectural institutions in India
The Council of Architecture is formed almost entirely of Architects in
practice, education and in government service.
It consists of:
Five Architects elected from members of the Indian Institute of
Architects
Two persons nominated by All India Council of Technical Education
Five members elected from heads of architectural institutions in India
Five members elected from heads of architectural institutions in India
Chief Architects in the Ministries of the Central Government -
Defence, Railways and CPWD
One person nominated by the Central Government;
An architect from each State nominated by the Government of that
State
Two persons nominated by the Institution of Engineers (India)
One person nominated by the Institution of Surveyors of India
Five members elected from heads of architectural institutions in India
Chief Architects in the Ministries of the Central Government -
Defence, Railways and CPWD
One person nominated by the Central Government;
An architect from each State nominated by the Government of that
State
Two persons nominated by the Institution of Engineers (India)
One person nominated by the Institution of Surveyors of India
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5. Code of Practice for Architects
Describes ethics to be followed in practice- role and responsibilities of
architects in practice
Comprehensive architectural services and charges
Describes in detail services provided by architects and fees chargeable
Describes to duties and responsibilities of architect and client/owner
Architectural Competitions
Architectural Competitions
Describes various kinds of architectural competitions, role of
promoters, participants and COA
Minimum Standards for Architectural education
Describes syllabus, minimum qualifications for teachers, and
minimum infrastrucural requirement to conduct the course of
architecture
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6. Advising the state and central government of issues related to
architecture
Promotion of research in architecture
Teachers Training Programme
Conducting programmes for continuing education of architects
Organizing workshops for specific issues – barrier free architecture,
norms of design for earthquake resistance, disaster management etc.
Conducting NATA and process of admission to architecture course
Conducting NATA and process of admission to architecture course
Competitions for architectural students - Architectural Thesis
Enforce norms for architectural practice by taking action against
defaulting architects- based on complaints received
Enforce norms for architectural institution by regular inspection of
architectural institutions and taking action against defaulting institutions
Taking action against violation of Architects Act and misuse of title
‘Architect’
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7. Eligibility
A person who has obtained any one of the following qualifications
listed in the Architects Act can apply for registration :
A Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from a State/Central University
or any institute authorized by State/Central Government .
A five year Diploma in Architecture awarded by Institutions listed in
the Act.
the Act.
A degree in architecture awarded by any one of the foreign
universities/institutions listed in the Architects Act
A membership of the Indian Institute of Architects.
Process
Application to be made to COA in prescribed format, with copies of
Degree Certificate and Mark-lists for all five years along-with requisite
payment
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8. Architects registered with COA allowed to practice anywhere in
India.
Only persons registered with the Council of Architecture can use
the title ‘Architect’
Architectural firms can have only registered architects as partners
Only registered architects eligible for a post of ‘architect’ in state,
central government, semi-government or aided institution.
Only registered architects eligible for a post of ‘architect’ in state,
central government, semi-government or aided institution.
All registered architects legally bound to follow the norms by
COA – violation may lead to cancellation of registration.
Use of title ‘Architect’ without registration or false claim about
registration is punishable under the Act – effectively eliminates
unfair competition by unqualified persons.
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9. Architects play a key role in the construction sector – providing
appropriate design for the health and safety of the inhabitants as well as
ensuring safety and durability of construction by providing appropriate
specifications and supervising the execution of the project.
It is therefore important that those who practice architecture, have
requisite knowledge and training in the field – hence a regulation for
minimum standards of architectural education is required.
Architects as professionals need also to be governed by an ethical code of
practice (like other professionals) as their decisions affect the health and
safety of public.
A statutory organization is needed to carry out these functions, hence the
formation of Council of Architecture in the Architects Act.
Architects Act, thus seeks to regulate architectural education and
architectural practice – to safeguard the interest of general public.
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