# The Architects Act, 1972, Section 2: Definitions

- Act: The Architects Act, 1972 (Act 20 of 1972)
- In force from: 1973-04-02
- Ministry: Ministry of Education
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/architects-act-1972/section/2/

## Text

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "architect" means a person whose name is for the time being entered in the register; (b) "Council" means the Council of Architecture constituted under section 3; (c) "Indian Institute of Architects" means the Indian Institute of Architects registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860); (d) "recognised qualification" means any qualification in architecture for the time being included in the Schedule or notified under section 15; (e) "register" means the register of architects maintained under section 23; (f) "regulation" means a regulation made under this Act by the Council; (g) "rule" means a rule made under this Act by the Central Government.

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