Removal from register of architects
28.—(1)  There shall be removed from the register of architects the name and other particulars of any registered architect —
(a)who has died;
(b)whose registration has been cancelled under section 27;
(c)who has no address in Singapore at which he can be found; or
(d)who has not renewed his practising certificate for a continuous period of not less than 10 years.
(2)  Any registered architect may apply to the Board to have his name removed from the register of architects.
(3)  Every application under subsection (2) shall be made in the prescribed form and shall be supported by an affidavit served on the Board not less than two months before the application is heard.
(4)  The Board may for good cause require the applicant to advertise his intention to make the application in such manner as the Board shall direct.
(5)  Subject to subsection (6), the Board may after hearing the application direct the Registrar to remove the name of the applicant from the register of architects.
(6)  No order shall be made on any application under subsection (2) if the Board is satisfied that at the time of hearing the application —
(a)disciplinary action is pending against the applicant; or
(b)the conduct of the applicant is the subject of inquiry or investigation by an Investigation Committee.