Question

Explain the salient features of architects of1972

Answer 1

The Council of Architecture (COA) is a body corporate by the Government of India under the provisions of the Architects Act, 1972, enacted by the Parliament of India, which came into force on 1 September 1972. The Act provides for registration of Architects, standards of education, recognized qualifications and standards of practice to be complied with by the practicing architects. The Council of Architecture is charged with the responsibility to regulate the education and practice of profession throughout India besides maintaining the register of architects. For this purpose, the Government of India has framed Rules and Council of Architecture has framed Regulations as provided for in the Architects Act, with the approval of Government of India.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The main purpose of the architects act, 1972 as given in the preamble is to provide for the registration of architects and for matters connected therewith. It has already come into force and extends to the whole India. It contains 45 sections along with one schedule. 1