Surrender of certificates
Section 31 of the Architects Act, 1972 deals with surrender of certificates. A person whose name has been removed from the register under sub-section (2) of section 27, sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 29 or sub-section (2) of section 30, or where such person is dead, his legal representative, as defined in clause (11) of section 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure The Act came into force on 02 Apr 1973.
A person whose name has been removed from the register under sub-section (2) of section 27, sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 29 or sub-section (2) of section 30, or where such person is dead, his legal representative, as defined in clause (11) of section 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), shall forthwith surrender his certificate of registration to the Registrar, and the name so removed shall be published in the Official Gazette.
Section 31, The Architects Act, 1972 (Act 20 of 1972).
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Questions about Section 31
What does Section 31 of the Architects Act deal with?
Section 31 of the Architects Act is headed "Surrender of certificates". A person whose name has been removed from the register under sub-section (2) of section 27, sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) of section 29 or sub-section (2) of section 30, or where such person is dead, his legal representative, as defined in clause (11) of section 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure
How do I find court cases under Section 31 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 31, section 31 Architects Act 1972, section 31 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 31 of the Architects Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 27 (Renewal fees), section 29 (Removal from register), section 30 (Procedure in inquiries relating to misconduct), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 31 of the Architects Act come into force?
Section 31 of the Architects Act, cited as Architects Act 1972 31, 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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