The document summarizes the process and procedures for handling professional misconduct complaints against architects in India according to the Architects Act of 1972 and the Council of Architecture Rules of 1973. It involves a disciplinary committee that investigates complaints, reports its findings to the Council of Architecture, which can then reprimand, suspend, or remove architects found guilty of misconduct. The entire process from initial complaint to final punishment can take up to 450 days. Issues with the current system include the lengthy time frame and lack of an appeals process. Further study is needed to determine if amendments should be made to streamline procedures and address these issues.

1. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE - IIIProfessional misconduct of an architect and disciplinary action, quasi judicial role of COASCHOOL OF PLANNING AND ARCHITECTURE , NEW DELHI January 2010

2. ARCHITECTS ACT 1972 SECTION 30

3. Council of Architecture Rule 1973Disciplinary Committee

4. Complaint & architect’s response

5. Perusal of complaint by COA

6. Procedure for inquiry before Disciplinary Committee

7. Report or Disc. Comm. before COA

8. Punishment by COA, if anyDisciplinary CommitteeElected

9. Members – 3 nos

10. One of the Chief Architects of CPWD/MES/RLY

11. One of the two nominees of AICTE

12. One of the rest