The Architects Act, 1972.
37.Prohibition against use of title.-
(1) After the expiry of one year from the date
appointed under sub-section (2) of section 24, no person other than a
registered architect, or a firm of architects shall use the title and style of
architect:
Provided that the provisions of this section
shall not apply to-
(a) practice of the profession of an architect
by a person designated as a "landscape architect" or "naval
architect";
(b) a person who, carrying on the profession
of an architect in any country outside India, undertakes the function as a
consultant or designer in India for a specific project with the prior
permission of the Central Government.
(i) "landscape
architect" means a person who deals with the design of open spaces
relating to plants trees and landscape;
(ii) "naval
architect" means an architect who deals with design and construction of
ships.
(2) If any person contravenes the provision s
of sub-section (1), he shall be punishable on first conviction with fine which
may extend to five hundred rupees and on any subsequent conviction with
imprisonment which may extend to six months or with fine not exceeding one
thousand rupees or with both.