Professional conduct
Section 22 of the Architects Act, 1972 deals with professional conduct. The Council may by regulations prescribe standards of professional conduct and etiquette and a code of ethics for architects. The Act came into force on 02 Apr 1973.
(1) The Council may by regulations prescribe standards of professional conduct and etiquette and a code of ethics for architects.
(2) Regulations made by the Council under sub-section (1) may specify which violations thereof shall constitute infamous conduct in any professional respect, that is to say, professional misconduct, and such provision shall have effect notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force.
Section 22, The Architects Act, 1972 (Act 20 of 1972).
Questions about Section 22
What does Section 22 of the Architects Act deal with?
Section 22 of the Architects Act is headed "Professional conduct". The Council may by regulations prescribe standards of professional conduct and etiquette and a code of ethics for architects.
How do I find court cases under Section 22 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 22, section 22 Architects Act 1972, section 22 of the Architects Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 22 of the Architects Act come into force?
Section 22 of the Architects Act, cited as Architects Act 1972 22, 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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