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Section 2: Definitions
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,–
- (a) “architect” means a person whose name is for the time being entered in the register;
- (b) “Council” means the Council of Architecture constituted under section 3;
- (c) “Indian Institute of Architects” means the Indian Institute of Architects registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860);
- (d) “recognised qualification” means any qualification in architecture for the time being included in the Schedule or notified under section 15;
- (e) “register” means the register of architects maintained under section 23;
- (f) “regulation” means a regulation made under this Act by the Council;
- (g) “rule” means a rule made under this Act by the Central Government.
Source: official text of The Architects Act, 1972 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Architects Act, 1972.