The presentation discusses Indian Architect's Act with its background and intent

1. Architects Act, 1972

2. Background
• Anyone with expertise could practice
• No guidance to common people
• People vulnerable to cheating
• Unfair competition
• Poor administration of quality

3. Architects Act, 1972
• Defines “Architect”
• Provides for establishment of Council of
Architecture
• Rules about members, working, duties and
responsibility of Council

4. Definition of Architect
• Person who is registered with Council
• Qualifications for Registration- Degree or
diploma from recognized Institute
• Persons with 5 years exp before Act
• Punishment to offenders

5. Council members
1. Five architects possessing recognized qualifications elected by the Indian
Institute of Architects from among its members;
2. Two persons nominated by the All India Council for Technical Education
established by the Resolution of the Government of India in the late Ministry of
Education No.F.16-10/44-E.III, dated the 30th November, 1945;
3. Five persons elected form among themselves by heads of architectural
institutions in India imparting full-time instruction for recognized qualifications;
4. The Chief Architects in the Ministries of the Central Government to which the
Government business relating to defence and railways has been allotted and
head of the Architectural Organization in the Central Public Works Department,
ex officio;
5. One person nominated by the Central Government;
6. An architect from each State nominated by the Government of that state;
7. Two persons nominated by the Institution of Engineers (India) from among its
members; and
8. One person nominated by the Institution of Surveyors of India from among its
members.

6. Duties of Council
• Maintain Register
• Prescribe the minimum standards of
architectural education
• Prescribe standards of professional conduct
and etiquette and a code of ethics for
architects.
• Try cases under Architects Act

7. IIA
• The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) is the
national body of Architects in India
• Established in 1917 with its headquarters in
Mumbai, Called then Architectural students
Association
• The Indian Institute of Architects is registered
under the Societies Registration Act XXI of
1860 as a voluntary organization of Architects
• Membership of IIA is voluntary

8. IIA mission
• “To encourage the study of Architecture, to
elevate the standard of Architectural Practice
and by mutual support, to promote the
interests of Architects throughout India".