Section5
The Architects Act, 1972

Mode of elections

In force From 02 Apr 1973 Act 20 of 1972 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 20 of 1972 Ministry Education Enacted 31 May 1972 In force 02 Apr 1973 Cited by 1 provision

Section 5 of the Architects Act, 1972 deals with mode of elections. Elections under this Chapter shall be conducted in such manner as may be prescribed by rules. The Act came into force on 02 Apr 1973.

(1) Elections under this Chapter shall be conducted in such manner as may be prescribed by rules.

(2) Where any dispute arises regarding any such election, the matter shall be referred by the Council to a Tribunal appointed by the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette in this behalf, and the decision of the Tribunal shall be final:

Provided that no such reference shall be made except on an application made to the Council by an aggrieved party within thirty days from the date of the declaration of the result of the election.

(3) The expenses of the Tribunal shall be borne by the Council.

Section 5, The Architects Act, 1972 (Act 20 of 1972).

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Questions about Section 5

What does Section 5 of the Architects Act deal with?

Section 5 of the Architects Act is headed "Mode of elections". Elections under this Chapter shall be conducted in such manner as may be prescribed by rules.

How do I find court cases under Section 5 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 5, section 5 Architects Act 1972, section 5 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 5 of the Architects Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 5 of the Architects Act come into force?

Section 5 of the Architects Act, cited as Architects Act 1972 5, 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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