Penalty for falsely claiming to be registered
Section 36 of the Architects Act, 1972 deals with penalty for falsely claiming to be registered. If any person whose name is not for the time being entered in the register falsely represents that it is so entered, or uses in connection with his name or title any words or letters reasonably calculated to suggest that his name is so entered, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to on The Act came into force on 02 Apr 1973.
If any person whose name is not for the time being entered in the register falsely represents that it is so entered, or uses in connection with his name or title any words or letters reasonably calculated to suggest that his name is so entered, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees.
Section 36, The Architects Act, 1972 (Act 20 of 1972).
Questions about Section 36
What does Section 36 of the Architects Act deal with?
Section 36 of the Architects Act is headed "Penalty for falsely claiming to be registered". If any person whose name is not for the time being entered in the register falsely represents that it is so entered, or uses in connection with his name or title any words or letters reasonably calculated to suggest that his name is so entered, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to on
How do I find court cases under Section 36 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 36, section 36 Architects Act 1972, section 36 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 36 of the Architects Act come into force?
Section 36 of the Architects Act, cited as Architects Act 1972 36, 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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