Date: 2025-04-25Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
Constitution of Search Committee to Recommend a Panel of Three Names to the Government for Selection of Vice-Chancellor, the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai under the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University Act, 1996.
**Executive Summary**
This document from the Government of Tamil Nadu, published on April 25, 2025, announces the formation of a Search Committee. The Committee's purpose is to recommend a panel of three candidates to the Government for the position of Vice-Chancellor at the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai. The Committee is required to submit the names and bio-data of the candidates to the Government.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Search Committee Composition:**
* The Search Committee consists of the following three members:
* Hon'ble Justice Tmt. Aruna Jagadeesan (Retd.), High Court of Madras (Member-Government Nominee)
* Prof. S. Sachidhanandam, former Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University (Member-Syndicate Nominee)
* Prof. Dr. V. Vijayakumar, former Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University (Member-Academic Senate Nominee)
* **Committee Responsibilities:**
* The Committee is tasked with recommending a panel of three names along with their bio-data to the Government for the Vice-Chancellor position.
* **Logistics and Support:**
* The Registrar of the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University is required to:
* Make necessary arrangements for the meetings of the Committee.
* Offer necessary assistance to the Search Committee in discharging its functions.
* Ensure the smooth conduct of the meetings.
* **Meeting Location:**
* Meetings will be held at the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University or at another place determined by the Committee.
**Impact Analysis**
**Tamil Nadu Government**
* **Impact:** Receives recommendations for the Vice-Chancellor position, enabling them to appoint a new leader for the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University.
* **Action Required:** Await recommendation to select Vice-Chancellor.
**Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University Registrar**
* **Impact:** The Registrar is responsible for logistical support for the search committee.
* **Action Required:** The Registrar must prepare for the meetings of the Committee, offer assistance as needed, and ensure smooth operation during meetings.
**Search Committee Members**
* **Impact:** Accountable for reviewing and recommending suitable candidates.
* **Action Required:** Review the candidates and suggest suitable people for the role.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University Act, 1996: Governing law for the selection of the Vice-Chancellor.
Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University: The university for which the Vice-Chancellor is being selected.
Search Committee: Committee constituted to recommend a panel of names for the Vice-Chancellor position.
Law Department: The department responsible for the notification regarding the Search Committee.
Chennai: Location of the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University.