Definitions
Section 2 of the Architects Act, 1972 deals with definitions. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "architect" means a person whose name is for the time being entered in the register; The Act came into force on 02 Apr 1973.
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.
Section 2, The Architects Act, 1972 (Act 20 of 1972).
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Questions about Section 2
What does Section 2 of the Architects Act deal with?
Section 2 of the Architects Act is headed "Definitions". In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- (a) "architect" means a person whose name is for the time being entered in the register;
How do I find court cases under Section 2 of the Architects Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Architects Act 1972 2, section 2 Architects Act 1972, section 2 of the Architects Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 2 of the Architects Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 3 (Constitution of Council of Architecture), section 15 (Recognition of architectural qualifications granted by authorities in foreign countries), section 23 (Preparation and maintenance of register), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 2 of the Architects Act come into force?
Section 2 of the Architects Act, cited as Architects Act 1972 2, came into force on 02 Apr 1973, having been enacted on 31 May 1972. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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