Definitions

Definitions.- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-

1. (a) “Certificate of Practice” means a certificate issued under section 22 by the Council established under section 3 of the Act;
2. (b) “Certificate of Registration” means a certificate issued to the Civil Engineer whose name is entered into the register maintained under this Act;
3. (c) “Civil Engineer” means a person who has obtained a Diploma in Civil Engineering or Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering/ Masters Degree in any discipline of Civil Engineering as defined in National Building Code – 2016(NBC-2016);
4. (d) “Council” means the Karnataka Council of Professional Civil Engineers established under section 3;
5. (e) “Disciplinary Committee” means a committee constituted under section 31 of the Act;
6. (f) “Engineering Designs” means Civil, Structural, Geo-technical, Environmental Engineering Designs/Drawings and also encompassing Conceptual Plans, Master Plans, Layout Plans, other design & drawings etc., for buildings & infrastructure;
7. (g) “Professional Civil Engineer” means a registered civil engineer who has obtained a Certificate of Practice from the Karnataka Council of Professional Civil Engineers (KCPCE);
8. (h) “Recognised Engineering Institution” means any college/institution/university established by law in India or other institution in India or outside India which imparts education in civil engineering and confers a degree or diploma in civil engineering;
9. (j) “Register” means the register of Professional Civil Engineers maintained under section 23;
10. (j) “Registrar” means the registrar appointed under section 12;
11. (k) “Registered Civil Engineer” means a person who has enrolled with the Karnataka Council of Professional Civil Engineers;
12. (l) “Regulations” means regulations made under section 46 by the Council;
13. (m) “Rules” means Rules made under section 45 by the State Government; and
14. (n) “State Government” means the Government of Karnataka.