In exercise of the powers conferred by clause h of sub section 2 of section 44 of the Architects Act

## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Notification Regarding Council of Architecture **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to a notification concerning the Council of Architecture, published by the Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education. The amendment, dated July 14, 2021, specifically replaces the entry for serial number 1, detailing the individual elected by the Council of Architecture from amongst its members. This change likely impacts the composition and functioning of the Council of Architecture and is relevant to architects and related stakeholders. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide an informative analysis of a notification published in the Gazette of India on July 15, 2021, specifically concerning an amendment related to the Council of Architecture. The analysis is based solely on the provided text. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment to:** S.O. 3570E, dated the 25th November, 2016, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, PartII, Section 3, Subsection ii dated the 28th November, 2016. This notification itself amended S.O.2115E, dated the 10th July, 2013 and was further amended vide number S.O.664E dated the 26th February, 2014, number S.O.2980E, dated the 30th October, 2015, number S.O.1681E, dated the 06th May, 2016, number S.O. 3570E, dated the 25th November, 2016, number S.O. 1014E, dated the 30th March, 2017, number S.O.2493E dated the 03rd August, 2017, number S.O.5564E, dated the 29th October, 2018, number S.O.866E, dated 12th February, 2019 and number S.O.3849E, dated 27th October, 2020. * **Core Objective(s):** The underlying objective, inferred from the text, is to maintain and update the composition of the Council of Architecture, ensuring its proper functioning as mandated by the Architects Act, 1972 and the Council of Architecture Rules, 1973. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendment likely addresses the need to update the designated member of the Council of Architecture due to reasons such as the end of a term, resignation, or other relevant circumstances requiring a replacement. This ensures the Council remains properly constituted and able to fulfill its responsibilities. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section focuses specifically on the change introduced by the amendment. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The amendment directly alters serial number 1 of the notification S.O. 3570E, which pertains to the individual elected by the Council of Architecture from amongst its members. * **New Rule/Provision:** The entry previously held by serial number 1 is replaced with the following: "1. Shri Amogh Kumar Gupta Elected by Council of Architecture from amongst its members." * **Difference/Effect of the Change:** This change replaces the previously designated member with Shri Amogh Kumar Gupta. The effect is a change in the individual representing the Council of Architecture from amongst its members, implying a change in the Council's composition. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders include: * **Members of the Council of Architecture:** The amendment directly affects the composition of the Council. * **Architects:** As the amendment concerns the governing body of the profession, architects are indirectly affected. * **Ministry of Education (Department of Higher Education):** The notifying body responsible for overseeing the Council of Architecture. * **Institutions offering architectural education:** These institutions are affected by the standards and regulations set by the Council of Architecture. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Council of Architecture is responsible for electing its members, as stated in the amendment. The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, is responsible for publishing the notification. * **Timelines or procedures:** No specific timelines or procedures are detailed in the amendment text beyond the effective date of the notification (July 14, 2021). * The implementation of this change relies on the Council of Architecture updating its records and processes to reflect the new membership. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this specific amendment is a change in the composition of the Council of Architecture. The impact is the replacement of the previous member with Shri Amogh Kumar Gupta. The specific impact of *this* change on the Council's decisions or direction cannot be determined solely from the provided text, but it introduces a new perspective and influence within the Council. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment to the notification concerning the Council of Architecture, dated July 14, 2021, replaces the designated member elected from within the Council with Shri Amogh Kumar Gupta. This change ensures the Council remains properly constituted.

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