Fwd: [IIAKC:1454] Fwd: Need of urgent action to save the title "architect"
Jitendra P Nayak
From: vidyadhar s Wodeyar <wodeyar...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 7:48 PM
Subject: [IIAKC:1454] Fwd: Need of urgent action to save the title "architect"
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From: Samir Shukla <samir....@icloud.com>
Date: Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 2:34 PM
Subject: Need of urgent action to save the title "architect"
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Dear Mr. Shukla,I share with you the concerns faced by our profession and would extend all the support you need in realising the goal. Please therefore keep me updated of the developments that take place regarding the subject.RegardsArch Ameet sukhthankar.Sent from Samsung Mobile
Samir Shukla <samir....@icloud.com> wrote:
To,
The Honourable Chapter Chairman
Indian Institute of architects
Dt: 21/08/2013
Subject: Seeking your support in preventing non-architects from using the honorable title of “architect”
Respected Sir,
As you are well aware, one of the biggest challenges to the profession of architecture is recent times it the misuse of the legally defined title of “architect” by miscreants who have no legal right to use the title.
Though CoA has made most vigorous efforts in recent times by specifically stating on its website the legally required qualifications and criteria, this malpractice is still rampant and very damaging to the interests to qualified architects.
I feel that one of the main reasons of this malpractice remaining unchecked is non-availability of an authenticated ready-reckoner than can used to verify the claim of any given person or a firm regarding the use of the title.
A reason that has complicated this matter further is use of various financial models such as proprietary firms, partnerships and companies created by architects to function. In the given scenario, with a name based registration at council, there is no real way to check even for the CoA that an XYZ entity has a right to the title or not.
Under these circumstances, I feel that two actions are immediately required to be undertaken by CoA.
1. Upgrade the registry by demanding form all its members complete data (along with necessary legal documents) regarding the name of firm/partnership/company (that is falling within the criteria set by CoA) they are using to practice as architects.
CoA must inform its registered members that unless otherwise the firm-name information is provided to CoA, firm’s claim to the title will also be treated as violation of Architects act and will be dealt accordingly by CoA.
2. Put the entire list of all individuals/entities that have a right to the title on its official website
The above action will be extremely helpful for identifying those who resort to malpractice due to lack of instant verification regarding their claim being possible.
Once this list is available on-line, architects and council will find it easy to curb the misuse by informing authorities and approaching courts of law if needed.
I am trying to build a broad-based consensus to support this demand of mine, so I request you to review my suggestion and comment upon it to help me learn from your experience as a functionary of CoA and as a senior professional.
On a personal note, I was registered with CoA for nearly twenty years and have served the noble profession of architecture with best of my abilities. Now, I have (hopefully temporarily) returned by CoA registration and have taken up Bar-at-Law to see if I can fight against malpractice in the profession of architecture using legal forum.
Looking forward to hear from you,
Thanking you,
Samir Shukla (Advocate)
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