The Indian
Institute of Architects (IIA), Karnataka Chapter, has alerted the Council of
Architecture (COA), the statutory body for architects in India, about an
individual named Vikram Talreja who has falsely claimed to be an architect.
According to the Architects Act of 1972, only those with the requisite
education and degree can use the title "Architect." Mr. Talreja has
allegedly managed and handled various buildings over the years without the
necessary technical or managerial skills, potentially endangering public
safety.
Authorities
discovered that the Architect Registration Certificate Mr. Talreja submitted at
his workplace, bearing the registration number CA/2011/53335, actually belongs
to his ex-colleague, Mr. Umit Saini of Uttar Pradesh. Under Sections 36 and 37
of the Architects Act, 1972, Mr. Vikram Talreja has been issued a notice to
cease presenting himself as an architect. The forged documents are currently
under scrutiny by the police and other legal proceedings have been initiated.
Mr. Vikram
Talreja, who falsely claims to have graduated from the University Visvesvaraya
College of Engineering (UVCE) in 2005, has been verified by the Department of
Architecture of UVCE. He practiced and claimed to have worked for various
architectural firms for over 19 years.
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Ms. Komathi P, a
colleague of Mr. Vikram Talreja at Concorde Group, Bengaluru, has accused him
of workplace harassment, citing his bullying behavior and refusal to engage in
technical discussions and endorse design drawings, which caused her
considerable distress and led to her resignation.
For any feedback,
queries or reporting any such matters, please contact:
Chairman@iiakarnataka.com
