Conditions of Engagement and Scale of charges
The Council of Architecture (COA) has been constituted by the Government of India under the provisions of the Architects Act, 1972. The purpose of the Act is, to protect the general public from unqualified persons working as Architects.
Professional services and scale of charges
The Council of Architecture (COA) has been constituted by the Government of India under the provisions of the Architects Act, 1972. The purpose of the Act is, to protect the general public from unqualified persons working as architects. Architects, registered with the Council of Architecture are expected to provide quality Architectural service. In fact, the Act is made to protect clients, from getting deficient service. It stands to reason, that the services to be provided by Architects, need to be clearly spelt out. The Council of Architecture, therefore, has prescribed, the Conditions of Engagement and Scale of Charges, as required under regulations, framed by the Council of Architecture. The services mentioned are comprehensive in Nature.
The practice of the architectural profession is regulated by the Architects Act, 1972, and the regulations framed thereunder. The Council of Architecture has prescribed the Conditions of Engagement and Scale of Charges under, the Architects (Professional Conduct) Regulations, 1989. The documents stipulate the parameters within which the Architect is required to function. These define the responsibilities, the scope of work and services, and prescribe the mandatory minimum scale of professional charges, with a view to making the Client fully aware of the duties and services, which he may expect from the Architect. The professional services required by the Client may not be comprehensive in scope in all cases and accordingly, a clear understanding between the two must be arrived at. The Council of Architecture has prescribed the Conditions of Engagement based on general practice of the profession in India.
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