to notify the two names of elected members under section 3(3)(c) of the Architects Act, 1972

## Report on Notification Regarding Council of Architecture Membership **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification (S.O. 2377E) issued by the Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, Government of India, dated May 26, 2025, concerning the appointment of two new members to the Council of Architecture. This notification outlines the appointment of Ms. Gauri Nitin Shiurkar and Mr. M.R. Kumarchandra as members, elected by the Heads of Architectural Institutions. This report details the background, provisions, and potential impact of these appointments. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an informative overview of a notification (S.O. 2377E) published in the Gazette of India concerning appointments to the Council of Architecture. The analysis is based solely on the information provided within the notification text. **3. Policy Overview:** * This notification concerns appointments *under* the Architects Act, 1972 (20 of 1972), which is the original policy. * **Core Objective:** The core objective, as inferred from the provided text, is to ensure the Council of Architecture has representation from individuals elected by the Heads of Architectural Institutions, as mandated by the Architects Act, 1972. This notification fulfills the legal requirement to appoint such members. **4. Background and Rationale:** This notification details specific appointments to the Council of Architecture. The underlying rationale for the notification is to maintain the Council's mandated composition by appointing members elected by the Heads of Architectural Institutions in India. The text suggests a vacancy or upcoming vacancies requiring these appointments, ensuring continuity in the Council's operations. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification details the appointments of two new members: * **Specific part of the original policy being changed:** This notification does not amend the Architects Act of 1972 directly, rather it executes a component of it by filling existing positions as allowed under subsection 3 of section 3 and sub section 1 of section 6 of the Architects Act, 1972. The members are being appointed to fulfill mandates of the original act. * **New Rule/Provision:** The notification stipulates that Ms. Gauri Nitin Shiurkar and Mr. M.R. Kumarchandra are appointed as members of the Council of Architecture, effective from May 20, 2025. Their term will last for the remainder of the term of the vacated position or until their successors are duly elected, whichever is later. * **Difference/Effect of this Change:** This change adds two new voices to the Council of Architecture, representing different architectural institutions (Symbiosis Skills and Professional University and Srinivas Institute of Technology). This is filling positions that have opened. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification include: * **Ms. Gauri Nitin Shiurkar** (new Council member) * **Mr. M.R. Kumarchandra** (new Council member) * **The Council of Architecture:** The council's membership and functioning are directly affected. * **Heads of Architectural Institutions in India:** Who participate in the election process of council members. * **Architectural Institutions in India:** Whose representatives now hold positions on the Council. * **Ministry of Education (Department of Higher Education):** As the issuing authority. * **Architects and the Architectural profession:** All will be ultimately affected by policies enacted by the Council of Architecture. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, is the responsible agency. The Council of Architecture is the body that will incorporate the new members. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The effective date of the appointments is May 20, 2025. The term length is defined as either the remainder of the previous member's term or until successors are elected, whichever is later. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of these appointments is to ensure the Council of Architecture remains fully operational and representative of architectural institutions across India. The inclusion of members from different institutions and regions (Maharashtra and Karnataka) could broaden the perspectives considered by the Council. The impact will be primarily on the Council's internal operations and its ability to fulfill its mandate under the Architects Act, 1972. **9. Conclusion:** This notification is a routine but necessary action to maintain the composition and functionality of the Council of Architecture. It ensures that the Council continues to benefit from the expertise and perspectives of representatives elected by the Heads of Architectural Institutions in India. The significance lies in upholding the established governance structure of the architectural profession as defined in the Architects Act, 1972.

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