AUGUST 29, 2017

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
COA, IIA

PRAKRITI GOEL
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ASAP
COUNCIL OF ARCHITECTURE
A Statutory body constituted by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of
India, under the Architects Act, 1972
ROLE:
 The Council of Architecture (COA) has been constituted by the Government of India
under the provisions of the Architects Act, 1972, enacted by the Parliament of India,
which came into force on 1st September, 1972.
 The Act provides for registration of
• Architects
• standards of education
• recognized qualifications
• standards of practice to be complied with by the practicing architects.
 The Council of Architecture is charged with the responsibility to regulate the education
and practice of profession throughout India besides maintaining the register of
architects.
 For this purpose, the Government of India has framed Rules and Council of Architecture
has framed Regulations as provided for in the Architects Act, with the approval of
Government of India.
 Any person desirous of carrying on the profession of 'Architect' must have registered
himself with Council of Architecture. For the purpose of registration, one must possess
the requisite qualification as appended to the Architects Act, after having undergone the
education in accordance with the Council of Architecture (Minimum Standards of
Architectural Education) Regulations, 1983.
 The registration with Council of Architecture entitles a person to practice the profession
of architecture, provided he holds a Certificate of Registration with up-to-date renewals.
The registration also entitles a person to use the title and style of Architect.
 The title and style of architect can also be used by a firm of architects, of which all
partners are registered with COA. Limited Companies, Private/Public Companies,
societies and other juridical persons are not entitled to use the title and style of
architect nor are they entitled to practice the profession of architecture.
 If any person falsely claims to be registered or misuses title and style of architect, such
acts tantamount to committing of a criminal offence, which is punishable under section
36 or 37 (2) of the Architects Act, 1972.
 The practice of profession of an architect is governed by the Architects (Professional
Conduct) Regulations, 1989
 Pursuant to these Regulations, the Council of Architecture has framed guidelines
governing the various aspects of practice.
 An architect is required to observe professional conduct as stipulated in the Regulations
of 1989 and any violation thereof shall constitute a professional misconduct, which will
attract disciplinary action as stipulated under section 30 of the Architects Act, 1972.
 There are 108 institutions, which impart architectural education in India leading to
recognized qualifications. The standards of education being imparted in these
institutions (constituent colleges/departments of universities, deemed universities,
affiliated colleges/schools, IITs, NITs and autonomous institutions) is governed by
Council of Architecture (Minimum Standards of Architectural Education)

THE COUNCIL SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS, NAMELY: -

 Five architects possessing recognised qualifications elected by the Indian Institute of
Architects from among its members;
 Two persons nominated by the All India Council for Technical Education established
by the Resolution of the Government of India in the late Ministry of Education No.
F.16-10/44-E. Ill, dated the 30th November, 1945;
 Five persons elected from among themselves by heads of architectural institutions in
India imparting full time instruction for recognised qualifications;
 The Chief Architects in the Ministries of the Central Government to which the
Government business relating to defence and railways has been allocated and the
head of the Architectural Organisation in the Central Public Works Department, ex
officio;
 One person nominated by the Central Government;
 An architect from each State nominated by the Government of that State;
 Two persons nominated by the Institution of Engineers (India) from among its
members; and
 One person nominated by the Institution of Surveyors of India from among its
members.
MODE OF ELECTIONS:
 Elections under this Chapter shall be conducted in such manner as may be
prescribed by rules.
 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.
 The expenses of the Tribunal shall be borne by the Council
THIS ALSO DEALS WITH
  Chapter III: This chapter deals with the procedure for registration of Architects,
preparation of Register, fees for initial registration, renewal, re-instatement, removal
from register, procedure for inquiries relating to misconduct etc.
 Chapter IV: This chapter deals with matters such as penalty for claiming to be
registered, prohibition against the use of title "Architect", powers of Central
Government to make rules, power of Council to make regulations, etc.
 Schedule: This schedule contains recognized Indian Degrees and Diplomas in
Architecture and some recognized qualifications in other countries.

INDIAN INSTITUE OF ARCHITECTURE

 In 1917, a group of people who were past students of architecture of Sir J.J. school of
art decided to form themselves into an association and it was decided to christen the
infant "the architectural students association"
 The activities of the association showed, steady progress, members began to
seriously consider an improvement in status of the association. The word "students"
seemed inapt for a body that had now practicing architects within it. In 1922, it
announced the formal inauguration of the rechristened association the “Bombay
architectural students’ association” in Mumbai.
 Its affiliation to the Royal Institute of British architects in 1925 and re-considered
aims and objectives it was converted to IIA in the year 1929.
 The Indian Institute of Architects(IIA) is the national body of architects in our
country.
 The institute today has more than 12000 members.
 The institute has a major role in promoting the profession of architects by uniting
and organizing in fellowship the architects of India to promote aesthetic, scientific
and practical efficiency of the profession.
 IIA is represented on various national and international committees connected with
art, architecture and the building industry is also actively associated with
1. International union of architects(UIA)
2. Commonwealth association of architects(CAA)
3. South Asian association for regional co-operation of architects.
CONSISTS OF:
IIA has six classes of membership: -
 HONORARY FELLOWS - any individual who is not necessarily a qualified architect but
has contributed to the growth of architectural profession
 ASSOCIATES - any person who has attained the age of 21 and graduated from one of
the institutions registered with council of architecture
 LICENTIATES - any person who is registered with coa is elegible to apply for
licentiate member.
 STUDENTS - a student enrolled in any one of the architectural institutions – can on
application, become a student member.
 RETIRED MEMBERS - any fellow, associate or licentiate after attaining the age of 55
and on completely retiring from service or profession can apply for this post.
 SUBSCRIBERS - a subscriber shall be either a person who was a member of the
Bombay architectural association at the time of adoption of the original constitution
of the institute, now amended or a person who in the opinion of the council is likely
to render assistance in promoting the objects of the institute.
ROLE:
 It encourages the science and the art of planning and building the standards of
architectural education, training and practice, by making grants to Technical
Institutions, or by paying or assisting to pay the fees and expenses of students or by
providing and giving scholarships, prizes or other rewards to such students, or by any
or all such methods.
 It devises and imposes the means for testing the qualifications of the candidates for
admission to membership of the Institute, by examination in theory and in practice,
or by any other tests, or to arrange with any technical Institute or Institutions for the
imposition of any such tests.
 It looks into all factors affecting the practice of architecture and it initiates and
watches over measures affecting, or likely to affect, the practice of Architecture, and
to procure such changes of, and amendments in the law relating to or affecting the
practice of Architecture.
 It holds conferences or meetings for the discussion of, and the exchange of news and
matters affecting or relating to architecture, the reading of papers and the delivery
of lectures, and hold congresses or exhibitions (either jointly with any other body or
Institution or otherwise) for the exposition of any matters affecting or relating to the
theory or practice of Architecture or any allied subject; and to award medals,
certificates, prizes or diplomas in connection therewith
 It co-ordinates the activities of the building industry and of the Profession of
Architecture, and too amalgamate or combine or act temporarily or otherwise, in
conjunction with any other body or bodies, Institution or Institutions, having like or
similar objects.
 It acquires by purchasing, donation, request or otherwise a library and collection of
models, drawings, designs or other materials, and to maintain, extend and improve
the same.
 It formulates and notifies the law and practice relating to Architecture to members
and the public, and to compile, collect, collate, revise, print and publish statistics,
professional records or periodicals relating to any of the objects of the Institute;
 It ensures the advancement of the living standards of our people through their
improved environment and to make the profession of ever increasing service to
Society.
 It constitutes various classes of members including Honorary Fellows who are
influential and experienced people directly or indirectly from the field.