Disabilities
Section 8 of the Architects Act, 1972 deals with disabilities. A person shall not be eligible for election or nomination as a member of the Council, if he-- (a) is an undischarged insolvent; The Act came into force on 02 Apr 1973.
A person shall not be eligible for election or nomination as a member of the Council, if he--
(a) is an undischarged insolvent; or
(b) has been convicted by a court in India for any offence and sentenced to imprisonment for not less than two years, and shall continue to be ineligible for a further period of five years since his release.
Section 8, The Architects Act, 1972 (Act 20 of 1972).
Questions about Section 8
What does Section 8 of the Architects Act deal with?
Section 8 of the Architects Act is headed "Disabilities". A person shall not be eligible for election or nomination as a member of the Council, if he-- (a) is an undischarged insolvent;
How do I find court cases under Section 8 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 8, section 8 Architects Act 1972, section 8 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 8 of the Architects Act come into force?
Section 8 of the Architects Act, cited as Architects Act 1972 8, 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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