No.F.18-22/72-T-2,
Government of India
Ministry of Education & Social Welfare
Department of Education

New Delhi- 110001, dated the 11th September, 1973

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject : Recognition of Technical and Professional Qualifications

The undersigned is directed to state that "The Architects Act, 1972" providing for the registration of Architects and for matters connected therewith has come into force with effect from the 1st September, 1972. The Act provides for a Schedule of Architectural qualifications which are recognised qualifications for the purposes of the Act. The Government Diploma in Architecture awarded by the Government of Maharashtra (or the former Government of Bombay) and (ii) Diploma in Architecture of Kalabhavan Technical Institute, Baroda, are included in the Schedule to the Act.



1. The Government of Maharashtra (or the former Government of Bombay) was offering a scheme of Government Diploma in Architecture (G.D. Arch.) course (old course) for the benefit of private students as well as students trained at certain architectural institutions. The Government of Maharashtra abolished this scheme of Diploma Course (old course) in 1963 and in its place introduced a scheme of revised Diploma course at the following architectural institutions:-
   
   

   1. Sir J.J. College of Architecture, Bombay.
      
      
   2. Academy of Architecture, Bombay.
      
      
   3. Bandra School of Art, Bombay.
      
      
   4. Abhinava Kala Vidyalaya of Architecture, Poona; and
      
      
   5. Kala Niketan, Kolhapur.
      
      

2. In view of the Architects Act, 1972 coming into force and in view of the fact that (i) Government Diploma in Architecture awarded by the Government of Maharashtra (or the former Government of Bombay) and (ii) Diploma in Architecture of Kalabhavan Technical Institute, Baroda, have been included in the Schedule to the Act, the recognition of these Diplomas for the purposes of recruitment to superior posts and services under the Central Government was re-considered by the Board of Assessment for Technical and Professional qualifications at its meeting held on the 15th December, 1972. On the recommendations of the Board of Assessment for Technical and Professional Qualifications and keeping in view the provisions contained in the Act, the Government of India has decided to recognise (i) Government Diploma in Architecture (G.D. Arch.) awarded by the Government of Maharashtra (or the former Government of Bombay) according to old scheme of the course, and (ii) Diploma in Architecture of Kalabhavan Technical Institute, Baroda, at par with the B.Arch. Degree of a recognised Indian University for the purposes of recruitment to superior posts and services under the Central Government in the field of architecture. This recognition comes into force with effect from the date of enforcement of the Architects Act, 1972 i.e. the 1st September, 1972.
   
   

3. The above recognition to the Diploma supersedes the recognition accorded to these Diplomas in this Ministry's O.M. No. F.18-44/61-T-2 dated the 6th January, 1968 and O.M. No. F. 18-5/58-T-5 dated the 15th January, 1959 respectively.
   
   

4. The Government Diploma in Architecture awarded by the Government of Maharashtra according to the revised scheme of the course is covered in the comprehensive entry made under the "Government Diploma in Architecture awarded by the Government of Maharashtra (or the former Government of Bombay)" in the schedule to the Act. The Government Diploma in Architecture awarded by the Government of Maharashtra according to the revised scheme of the course, therefore. stands automatically recognised for the purposes of recruitment to superior posts and services under the Central Government in the field of architecture and no formal order recognising this Diploma is necessary by the Government.

Sd/-
D.V. Narasimham
Deputy Educational Adviser (Technical)

To
All Ministries & Departments of the Government of India, State Governments, Universities etc...

Government of India
Ministry of Education and Culture
(Department of Education)

New Delhi, the 5th August, 1992

NOTIFICATION (37)

F.No. 1-51/87/T-7/T-13/TD-V. On the recommendations of the Board of Assessment for Educational Qualifications, the Government of India have decided to recognise the Associate Membership of the Indian Institute of Architects (By Examination) at par with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture of a recognised Indian University for the purpose of employment to posts and services under the Central Government in the appropriate field.

Sd/-
(Vijay Bharat)
Deputy Education Adviser (Tech)

Government of India
Ministry of Human Resource Development
(Department of Education)

New Delhi, the 10-4-1996

Notification (51 )

No.F.8-17/95-TS.IV. On the recommendations of the Board of Assessment for Educational Qualifications, the Govt. of India have decided to extend the provisional recognition of the Diploma in Architecture awarded by the Institute of Environmental Design, Vallabh Vidyanagar, to the students trained at D.C. Patel School of Architecture, at par with a degree in Architecture for the purpose of employment to posts and services under the Central Government in the appropriate field, till the date, the course has approval of All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi.

Sd/-
(Vijay Bharat)
Director (T)

No.F.17-9/81-T.3
Government of India
Ministry of Education & Culture
(Deptt. Of Education)
T-3 Section

New Delhi, the 19th February, 1982

To,
Chief Secretaries of
State Government

Subject:-      Enforcement of the Architects Act, 1972, issue of Licences by local authorities -regarding

Sir,

As you are aware, the Govt. of India, with the concurrence of the State Governments, enacted the Architects Act, 1972 for the registration of Architects and for matters connected therewith. This statutory legislation had come into force w.e.f. 1st September, 1972. The main purpose of this Act is to regulate the practice of architects and thus to protect the general public from unqualified persons working as architects and ensure satisfactory practice of the profession. The Central Government constituted the Council of Architecture under Section 3(1) of the Architects Act, 1972 which has been vested with the powers to register architects and also to prescribe standards of professional conduct and etiquette and the code of ethics for architects. All the State Govts./ Union Territories have their nominees on the Council. The Office of the Council is at present, located at New Delhi.

1. As per the provisions of the Act only those persons "registered" with the Council of Architecture under the Architects Act, 1972 can use the title and style of "Architect". The Government therefore cannot recognise any person other than a registered architect or a firm of registered architects practicing as an "architect" for any purpose whatsoever.
   
   

2. In spite of these provisions and also the fact that the matter has been taken up a number of times by the President of the Council of Architecture, it is found that complaints are still being received in the Council of Architecture from various quarters regarding the violation of the provisions of the Architects Act, 1972 by local authorities/agencies such as some State Govt. Deptts., Municipal Corporations etc.
   
   

3. We shall, therefore, be grateful if you could kindly arrange to issue necessary directions in terms of the provision of the Architects Act, 1972 which has become a statutory legislation to all the Municipal Corporations/Municipalities/Improvement Trusts etc. under your control who are concerned with the issue of licences to persons to function as "architects" under their jurisdiction to see that only persons registered with the Council of Architecture under the Architects Act, 1972 are issued licences to act as architects and bring to their notice also that any contravention of the rules framed under the Act will not be legally sustainable and will attract punishment as stipulated.
   
   

The Council of Architecture, 8-B, Shankar Market, Connaught Circus, New Delhi -110001 will be in a position to give any further information that is desired.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-
(C. S. JHA)
Educational Adviser (TECH.)
Tele. No.381096

Copy to: The President Council of Architecture, Shankar Market, Connaught Circus, NEW DELHI -1

This refers to his letters, dated 29.8.81 and 17.2.1982 8-B,

Sd/-
(S.D. AWALE)
Assistant Educational Adviser
(T)Tele. No.381894

No.F.17-1/83.T.13
Government of India
Ministry of Education and Culture
(Department of Education)

New Delhi
Dated 28th May, 1984

To
The Chief Secretaries of
State Governments

Subject :-     Enforcement of the Architects Act, 1972 (Act. No.20 of 1972) .Charging of Fees by Local Bodies from registered Architects Regarding.

Sir
I am to invite your attention to this Ministry's letter number F. 17-9/81. T. 13 dated 19th Feb., 1982 (Copy enclosed) wherein, to safeguard the provisions of the Architects Act, all the State Governments were requested to issue instructions to all Municipal Corporations/Municipalities/Improvement Trusts etc. under their control to issue licences only to those Architects who were registered with the Council of Architecture.

1. It has been brought to the notice of this Ministry that, some of the local bodies have been charging fees from the Architects already registered with the Council of Arch. for practising in their areas. This does not seems to be justified. In a recent case, where Municipal Corporation of Delhi had insisted on fresh registration with the local body from. the Architects registered with the Council of Architecture. the High Court of Delhi had given a judgement against the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The latter went in for appeal to the Supreme Court, but the appeal has been dismissed by the Supreme Court on 22nd April, 1983.
   
   

2. In view of the above, you arc requested to advise all the local bodies viz. Municipal Corporations/Municipalities/Improvement Trusts etc. under your control that no further registration or fees are asked from the Architects already registered with the Council of Architecture which is a statutory organisation set up under an Act of Parliament, for practising their profession in any part of the country.
   
   

3. A copy of Hindi version of this letter will follow.

Yours faithfully,

Sd/-
(M.S. Srinivasan)
Joint Educational Adviser (T)
Tel. No.384245

Copy forwarded for information to Shri H.R. Laroya, President, Council of Architecture, 8-B, Shankar Market,
Connaught Place, New Delhi- 110001.

Joint Educational Adviser(T)

To
The Administrative Officer
Council of Architecture, India Habitat Centre
Core 6-A, 1st Floor, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003

Memo No: Arch-98/E4/7161

Dated Chandigarh, the 3.7.1998

Subject : Enforcement of the Architects Act, 1972 (a Union Act) _ exemption from further registration with or payment of fees/security deposit to Local Bodies by architects registered with the Council of Architecture _ reg.

Reference your letter No.CA/28/98(AE), dated 27-5-98 on the subject noted above.

As desired a copy of letter under reference is enclosed herewith for further necessary action.

Sd/-
Superintendent (Estt.)

For Chief Architect, Haryana, Deptt. of Architecture, Chandigarh

From
The Chief Administrator
Haryana Urban Development Authority
Sector 6, Panchkula

To

1. The Administrator, HUDA, Panchkula
   
   
2. The Administrator, HUDA, Faridabad
   
   
3. The Administrator, HUDA, Hissar

Memo No. A-14-98/dt. : 30 March, 1998

Subject : Enforcement of the Architects Act, 1972 (A Union Act) _ exemption from further registration with or payment of fees/security deposit to local Bodies by Architects registration with the Council of Architecture regarding.

Please refer to the subject cited above.

A copy of instructions on the subject circulated vide headquarters memo No. A-14-97/20679 dated 19/6/97 is enclosed herewith for your information and taking necessary action in the matter. You are requested to dispose off such cases accordingly.

Sd/-
Administrative Officer

For Chief Administrator, HUDA
Endst. No. 4-14-98/8244/dt. 28-3-98

A copy along with copy of memo dated 19/6/97 is forwarded to the Chief Architect, Haryana, Department of Architecture, SCO No.44 Sector-17A, Chandigarh for information with reference to his memo No. 1843 dated 12/2/98.

Sd/-
Administrative Officer

For Chief Administrator, HUDA

From
The Chief Administrator
Haryana Urban Development Authority
Sector-6, Panchkula

To
The Administrator
HUDA, Gurgaon

Memo No. A-14-97/20769 dt. 19-6-97

Subject : Enhancement of registration/renewal fees of architects/engineers

Reference your office memo no. EA-8735 dated 22/5/97 on the subject cited above.

The registered architects were exempted from registration vide agenda item No.18 by the Authority in its 27th meeting. As such, no registration/renewal fee is to be charged from the Architects registered with Council of Architects. This is for your information please.

Sd/-
Administrative Officer
for Chief Administrator, HUDA