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Professional practice…
Council of architecture rules 1973
chapter 1-7

Asst. prof ajith bhaskar

1. Background
1. Architects act 1972
2. Section 44
2. Council of Architecture Rules 1973
1. Chapter 1
2. Chapter 4
3. Chapter 5
4. Chapter 6
5. Chapter 7
3. Council of Architecture Regulations 1982

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

• Enacted by Parliament in the Twenty-third Year of the

Republic of India 31st May, 1972

• This Act may be called the Architects Act, 1972

• It extends to the whole of India

• It shall come in to force on such date as the Central

Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette,
appoint.

BACKGROUND - Architects act 1972

(1)The Central Government may, by notification in the Official
Gazette, make rules to carry out the Act.

(2)In particular without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing

power, may provide such rules

a.the manner in which elections shall be conducted, the terms and

conditions of service of the member of the Tribunal

b.the procedure to be followed by the expert committee in the

transaction of its business and the powers and duties of the
expert committee and the travelling and daily allowances
payable to the members

BACKGROUND – section 44
c.the particulars to be included in the register of architects

d.the form in which a certificate of registration is to be issued

e.the fee to be paid

f.the conditions on which name may be restored to the register

g.the manner of endorsement

h.the manner in which the Council shall hold an enquiry

i.the fee for supplying printed copies of the register

j.any other matter which may be provided by rules under this Act

BACKGROUND – section 44
Council of Architecture Rules 1973
 Representatives of the IIA –
• Not later than sixty days before
The President shall, not later occurrence of vacancy
President
than sixty days before the date
of occurrence of vacancy by
the expiry of the term of office
of a member, send intimation • Not later than forty five days
thereof to Central Government Central
who shall, not later than forty Govt
five days before the date of
occurrence of the vacancy,
forward a notice by registered • Date specified in the notice
Secretary
post to the Secretary of the of the IIA
Indian Institute of Architects
requesting him to hold an
election by a date not later
than the date specified in the
notice. Election

Council of Architecture Rules 1973

 Intimation of name of elected person to
• intimated by the
Central Government - The name of the
Secretary of the IIA to the
elected person shall be intimated by the
Central Govt and
Secretary of the Indian Institute of Architects published in the Official
to the Central Government who shall take Intimation
Gazette
steps to publish the name of the elected
person in the Official Gazette.

• Heads of architectural
 Persons entitled to vote and to stand for
institutions in India
election - All persons who are the heads of Entitlement
architectural institutions in India imparting
full-time instruction for recognized
qualifications shall be entitled to vote and to
stand for the election of a member.
• Returning officer shall call
Call for all heads
 Returning Officer - The Returning Officer shall election
call upon all the head of architectural
institutions in India to elect.

Council of Architecture Rules 1973- Chapter 1

 Returning Officer to decide questions relating
to right of persons to vote at or to stand for
election - If any question arises as to whether
a person is or is not entitled to vote at or to • Whether a person is
stand for the election, the question shall be entitled to vote or
referred to the Returning Officer (for his Returning stand for election
decision) officer’s
decision
 Fixation of dates of various stages of election
- The Returning Officer shall appoint and
notify in the Official Gazette and in such
other manner as he thinks fit, the date, the
• nomination papers
time and place for -
and their scrutiny
 the receipt of nomination papers and • the despatch of
their scrutiny; voting papers
 the despatch of voting papers to the Dates, time, • the poll, the scrutiny
elections; place and counting votes
 the poll, the scrutiny and counting of
votes.

Council of Architecture Rules 1973- Chapter 1

 Nomination of Candidates - Any person
qualified to stand for the election may be
nominated as a candidate for election • nomination paper
and such nomination shall be made by shall be supplied by
means of a nomination paper which shall the Returning Officer
be supplied by the Returning Officer to Nomination
any elector who may apply for the same.

 Nomination Paper -
 Each nomination paper shall be • proposer and
subscribed by two electors as seconder
proposer and seconder • nominations less than
 Provided that no elector shall no. of seats vacant, if
subscribe more nominations than not first received
there are seats to be filled up Nomination considered valid
paper • endorse date and
 On receipt of each nomination
paper, the Returning Officer shall hour of receipt
forthwith endorse thereupon the date
and hour of receipt.

Council of Architecture Rules 1973- Chapter 1

 Rejection of nomination paper - A nomination
paper which is not received before the date and
the time appointed in that behalf shall be rejected.
 Scrutiny of nomination paper -
– On the date and at the time appointed by • Date and time
the Returning Officer for the scrutiny of the
nomination papers, the candidates and the Rejection
proposer and the seconder of each
candidate may attend the office of the
Returning Officer, who shall allow them to
examine the nomination papers of the • Proposer and seconder
candidates which have been received by of candidates attend
him. • Check for validity
Scrutiny
– The Returning Officer shall examine the
nomination papers as to the validity of any
nomination.
 Withdrawal of candidate - • Notice in writing signed
– Any candidate may withdraw his candidature and delivered not later
by notice in writing signed by him and than 17 days before poll
delivered to the Returning Officer not later Withdrawal • Publish it in Gazette
than seventeen clear days before the date
appointed for the poll.
– The Returning Officer shall publish the fact of
such withdrawal in the Official Gazette.
–

Council of •Architecture Rules 1973- Chapter 1

Procedure of election

• number of candidates validity nominated is equal to or less than the

number of members to be elected - duly elected , commence fresh
proceedings for the election of the remaining members

• number of such candidates exceeds the number of members to be elected

- publish their names and addresses in the Official Gazette , entered in the
voting paper

• If a poll is found necessary - send by post to each elector a letter of

intimation , numbered declaration paper containing the names of the
candidates , a voting paper cover and an outer cover

• elector who has not received the voting and other connected papers -
request for fresh papers

• Votes to be sent by registered post

Council of Architecture Rules 1973- Chapter 1

 • Contains no declaration paper Scrutiny and
• Declaration form not the one sent
Rejection of • Not signed by elector counting
voting paper • More than one voting paper or
declaration form

•Not later than three days

•Voting paper scrutinized and valid ones are
Scrutiny and counted
counting •Candidate or representative present
•Voting papers shown on request and
 Voting papers and
related documents
discrepancies settled at once sealed and stored
for six months
 the name of the
• List of candidates in order of highest elected
votes polled drawn up and declared candidates to the
Declaration • During equality of votes lots are Central
Government.
of results taken
Intimated by
• Candidates are informed through
letters returning officer

Council of Architecture Rules 1973- Chapter 1

 Election of President and Vice-President of the
Council under sub-section (1) of section 4

Council of Architecture Rules 1973- Chapter 4

Election of President & Vice president

 elected by the members of the Council present at the

time of election from amongst themselves

 member present shall be entitled to propose the name of

any other member

 Any candidate may withdraw his candidature before the

actual election.

 election shall be held by secret ballot

 After voting valid votes are counted and results are

announced in the meeting

 two or more candidates securing the same number of

votes lots are taken

Council of Architecture Rules 1973- Chapter 4

 Election of members of the Executive Committee of
the Council under sub-section (2) of section 10

Council of Architecture Rules 1973- Chapter 5

Election of members

 elected by the members of the Council present at the time of

election from amongst themselves

 member present shall be entitled to propose the name of any

other member

 Any candidate may withdraw his candidature before the actual

election.

 election shall be held by secret ballot

 After voting valid votes are counted and results are announced
in the meeting

 two or more candidates securing the same number of votes lots

are taken

Council of Architecture Rules 1973- Chapter 5

Chapter six deals with rules
regarding

 Tribunal
 List of registered architects and cost
of list
 Application for registration
 Renewal fee
 Manner of endorsement on a
certificate of registration
 Restoration to the register
 Entry of additional qualifications
 Duplicate certificate

Council of Architecture Rules 1973- Chapter 6

 Complaints and • Complaints and enquiries held by a committee
enquiries • Complaints contains- approved acts and
relating to omissions and evidences
professional • Talks about actions to be taken upon the
complaint
misconduct

Procedure in • The secretary places all facts before the

committee
inquiry before • Architect or firm can defend his case
disciplinary • Respondent have option his case heard de
committee novo

Report of
• Submit a report to council
disciplinary • Council can ask for for a further inquiry
committee

Council of Architecture Rules 1973- Chapter 7

 In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and (2) of section
45 of the Architects Act, 1972, the CoA, with the approval of the Central
Government, made the Council of Architecture Regulations 1982.
45.(1)The Council may, with the approval of the central Government may
make regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of 1972 Act
(2)In particular and without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing
power, such regulations may provide for -
a.the management of the property
b.the powers and duties of President and Vice president
c.the summoning and holding of meetings, the times and places at
which such meetings shall be held, etc
d.the functions of the Executive Committee
e.the courses and periods of study and of practical training
f.the appointment, powers and duties of inspector;
i.the standards of professional conduct and code of ethics to be
observed by architects

Council of Architecture Regulations 1982

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