Constitution & Bye-Laws dated August 2, 1974, define 14
objectives of Institute of Architects which include
:
i) To continue the work of the:
---Bombay Architectural Association / Architectural
--- and to take over all property of Bombay Architectural
Association, which can legally be vested in the Institute and
manage it
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ii) To organize and unite in fellowship the architects in
Republic of India.
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iii) To combine the effort of the Architects so as to
promote:
---Aesthetics,
- --Scientific and
---Practical Efficiency of the Profession
iv) To encourage the science and art of planning and building the
standards of architectural education , training and practice by
giving grants or by paying fees / giving scholarships/ prizes /
rewards to students
v)To devise means for testing the qualifications for membership
of the Institute by examination in theory / practice
vi) Regulate practice of architecture and take measures to
improve practice of Architecture and amending law relating /
affecting the practice of Architecture
vii) To hold conferences / meetings/discussion /exhibitions
exchange of new on matters relating to Architecture and award
medals, certificates, prizes
viii) To co-ordinate the activities of the building industry and of
the profession of Architecture
ix) To purchase , lease, rent, hold and dispose of any land or
property or any building or hall, and to erect any such building /
buildings to be used as a place of meeting for the members of the
institute
IIA--Objectives
x) To acquire by purchase, donation etc a library and
collection of models, drawings, designs or other
materials, and to maintain, extend and improve the same.
xi) To formulate and notify the law and practice relating to
Architecture to members and the public, and to compile,
collect, print and publish statistics or periodicals relating to
any of the objects of the Institute
xii) To issue appeals for funds, accept any gift etc made to the
Institute, and to borrow moneys, if required for the purposes of the
Institute
xiii) To ensure the advancement of the living standards of our
people through their improved environment and to make the
profession of ever increasing service to Society.
xiv) To constitute various classes of members including Honorary
Fellows;
xv) To do all such lawful things which are incidental or conducive
to the attainment of the above objects or any of them
