Meetings of Council
Section 9 of the Architects Act, 1972 deals with meetings of Council. The Council shall meet at least once in every six months at such time and place and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings as may be prescribed by regulations. The Act came into force on 02 Apr 1973.
(1) The Council shall meet at least once in every six months at such time and place and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings as may be prescribed by regulations.
(2) Unless otherwise prescribed by regulations, nine members of the Council shall form a quorum, and all the acts of the Council shall be decided by a majority of the members present and voting.
(3) In the case of an equal division of votes, the President, or in his absence, the Vice-President or, in the absence of both, the member presiding over the meeting, shall have and exercise a second or casting vote.
Section 9, The Architects Act, 1972 (Act 20 of 1972).
Questions about Section 9
What does Section 9 of the Architects Act deal with?
Section 9 of the Architects Act is headed "Meetings of Council". The Council shall meet at least once in every six months at such time and place and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings as may be prescribed by regulations.
How do I find court cases under Section 9 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 9, section 9 Architects Act 1972, section 9 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 9 of the Architects Act come into force?
Section 9 of the Architects Act, cited as Architects Act 1972 9, 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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