The Architects Act, 1972.
30.Procedure in inquiries relating to
misconduct.-
(1) When on receipt of a complain made to it, the
Council is of opinion that any architect has been guilty of professional
misconduct which, if proved, will render him unfit to practice as an architect,
the Council may hold an inquiry in such manner as may be prescribed by rules.
(2) After holding the inquiry under
sub-section (1) and after hearing the architect, the Council may, by order,
reprimand the said architect or suspend him from practice as an architect or
remove his name from the register or pass such other order as it thinks fit.