Section 27 of The Architects Act, 1972
Renewal fees.
- (1)The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that for the retention of a name in the register after the 31st day of December of the year following the year in which the name is first entered in the register, there shall be paid annually to the Council such renewal fee as may be prescribed by rules and where such direction has been made, such renewal fee shall be due to be paid before the first day of April of the year to which it relates.
- (2)Where the renewal fee is not paid before the due date, the Registrar shall remove the name of the defaulter from the register: Provided that a name so removed may be restored to the register on, such conditions as may be prescribed by rules.
- (3)On payment of the renewal fee, the Registrar shall, in such manner as may be prescribed by rules, endorse the certificate of registration accordingly.
Summary
- The Central Government can notify that architects must pay an annual renewal fee to keep their names on the register.
- This renewal fee applies after December 31st of the year following the year they first registered.
- The annual renewal fee must be paid before April 1st of the year it is meant for.
- If the fee is not paid before the due date, the Registrar must remove the architect's name from the register.
- A name removed for non-payment can be restored if the person meets the conditions set by the rules.
- When the renewal fee is paid, the Registrar must endorse the certificate of registration as set by the rules.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. When does the renewal fee first become due for a newly registered architect?
It becomes due for keeping your name on the register after December 31st of the year following your registration year, and must be paid before April 1st of that next year.
2. What happens if I forget to pay my renewal fee before the first day of April?
The Registrar is legally required to remove your name from the register of architects.
3. Can I restore my name to the register if it was removed for not paying the renewal fee?
Yes, you can have your name restored to the register on conditions prescribed by the government rules.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 27 of The Architects Act, 1972, by which date must the annual renewal fee be paid to avoid removal from the register?
2.Under Section 27 of The Architects Act, 1972, when does the requirement to pay an annual renewal fee first apply to a registered architect?
3.Under Section 27 of The Architects Act, 1972, what is the mandatory consequence if an architect fails to pay their renewal fee by the due date?
4.Under Section 27 of The Architects Act, 1972, how does the Registrar confirm that a renewal fee has been paid?