Such provisions shall have effect notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force.

Procedure for inquiries relating to misconduct Procedure for inquiries relating to misconduct.-

1. (1) On receipt of a complaint if the Council is of prima facie opinion that any Professional Civil Engineer has been guilty of professional misconduct which, if proved, would render him unfit to practice as a Professional Civil Engineer, the Council may refer the matter to the disciplinary committee to hold an inquiry in such manner as may be prescribed by rules.
2. (2) On receipt of the inquiry report from the disciplinary committee under sub-section (1), if the Council is of the opinion that the Professional Civil Engineer has been found guilty of professional misconduct, it may, after giving an opportunity of hearing pass an order either to reprimand him or suspend him from practice as a Professional Civil Engineer or remove his name from the register or pass such other order as it thinks fit.