**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated May 2, 2018, announcing an election for one Professor to the Senate of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. The election will be conducted by postal voting by Teachers of all Affiliated Nursing Colleges. Nomination papers are due by 4:00 PM on May 14, 2018, and ballot papers must reach the Registrar/Returning Officer by 4:00 PM on June 18, 2018.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election Details:**
* An election by postal voting is announced to elect one Professor to the Senate of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.
* The election is conducted as per Section 18 (3) (c) of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Act, 1987.
* Eligible voters are the Teachers of all Affiliated Nursing Colleges.
* The term of membership is three years from the date of election.
* **Nomination Process:**
* Nomination papers can be obtained from the office of the undersigned from May 2, 2018, to May 14, 2018, between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM on working days.
* Completed nomination papers must be submitted in an envelope addressed to the Registrar/Returning Officer, superscribed "Nomination for election to the Senate Under Section 18 (3) (c)."
* The deadline for submitting nomination papers is 4:00 PM on May 14, 2018, either by registered post with acknowledgment due or by delivery in person or by messenger.
* Nomination papers not sent by registered post with acknowledgment due or not delivered in person or by messenger will be declared invalid.
* Nomination papers will be scrutinized at 4:15 PM on May 14, 2018.
* The list of valid nominations will be published at 5:45 PM on May 14, 2018.
* **Withdrawal and Finalization:**
* Notice of withdrawal of candidates may be made by 3:00 PM on May 21, 2018 (Monday).
* The list of final valid nominations will be published at 5:30 PM on May 21, 2018.
* **Voting Process:**
* A numbered declaration paper, ballot paper, cover for sending the ballot paper, and an envelope containing the address of the Returning Officer will be sent to the voter by May 31, 2018.
* The cover containing the ballot paper and the declaration form must be sent by Registered Post so as to reach the Registrar/Returning Officer not later than 4:00 PM on June 18, 2018 (Monday).
* Voters may deposit the envelope containing the ballot paper at the office of the Returning Officer till 4:00 P.M. on 18-06-2018 (Monday).
* **Counting and Results:**
* Scrutiny, counting of votes, and declaration of results will be from 10:30 AM on June 20, 2018 (Wednesday).
**Impact Analysis**
* **Teachers of Affiliated Nursing Colleges**
* **Impact:** Eligible to vote for and be nominated as the Professor representative in the Senate.
* **Action Required:** Obtain and submit nomination papers by the deadline, participate in the voting process by returning the ballot paper by the specified date.
* **Registrar / Returning Officer (Prof. Dr. T. Balasubramanian)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for conducting the election process as per the regulations outlined in the notification.
* **Action Required:** Manage the nomination process, scrutinize nominations, publish lists, distribute ballot papers, receive and count votes, and declare the results.
* **Heads of Institutions / Colleges**
* **Impact:** Responsible for providing means by which voters of said institutions may vote in the election.
* **Action Required:** Distribute voter information to eligible voters.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Act, 1987 (Tamil Nadu Act 37 of 1987): The Act under which the election of a professor to the Senate of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University is being conducted.
Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai: The organization holding the election for a professor to its Senate.
Section 18 (3) (c): The specific section of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Act, 1987 under which the election of a professor to the Senate is being held.
Chennai: Location of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and the location of the election process.
Prof. Dr. T. Balasubramanian: The Registrar and Returning Officer for the election.