ARCHITECTS ACT 1972

ARCHITECTS ACT 1972

COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE

The Council of Architecture (COA) is a body corporate by the Government of India under the provisions of the Architects Act, 1972. The Council consists of members who are nominated from various institutions of Architects, Engineers and Surveyors, central government, States and government organisation (PWD, Railways etc.). Besides maintaining the register of architects The Council of Architecture may prescribe the minimum standards architectural education require for granting recognized qualification by colleges or institutions in India. The council can also prescribe standards for professional conduct and etiquette and a code of ethics for architects.

REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS

Under the provisions of the Architects Act, 1972 Central government provides a register of architects for India. In accordance with this act this register of architects is to be maintained by the council of architects the registrar issues the certificate of registration to the registered architects. Any reference in any law to an architect shall be reference to an architect registered under this act also at the end of two years from the date appointed registered architect gets preferences for appointment under central or state government or any other public aided institution or institute recognized by central or state government.