Nomination of Search Committee Members to Recommend a Panel of Three Names to the Selection of Vice-Chancellor to the Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai under the Madurai Kamaraj University Act, 1965.

**Executive Summary** This document from the Government of Tamil Nadu, dated January 10, 2025, announces the nomination of members to a Search Committee. The committee is responsible for recommending a panel of three candidates for the position of Vice-Chancellor at Madurai Kamaraj University, as per the Madurai Kamaraj University Act, 1965. The committee must submit their recommendations to the Hon'ble Governor-Chancellor. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Search Committee Composition:** * The document nominates individuals to the Search Committee. * Prof. K. Pitchumani (Former Vice-Chancellor, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University) is nominated as a Chancellor's Nominee and will serve as the Convener of the Search Committee. * Dr. K. Jothi Sivagnanam is nominated as a Syndicate Nominee. * Dr. K. A. Manikumar is nominated as a Senate Nominee. * **Responsibilities:** * The Search Committee is responsible for recommending a panel of three names along with their Bio-data. * The recommendations are to be submitted to the Hon'ble Governor-Chancellor of Madurai Kamaraj University, in accordance with Section 11 (1) of the Madurai Kamaraj University Act, 1965. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: Madurai Kamaraj University** * **Impact**: The university will receive a new Vice-Chancellor selected from the panel recommended by the Search Committee. * **Action Required**: The university must await the selection process and the appointment of the new Vice-Chancellor. **Stakeholder: Search Committee Members** * **Impact**: The nominated members are tasked with evaluating potential candidates and compiling a list of three individuals qualified for the Vice-Chancellor position. * **Action Required**: The committee must convene, review candidates, and submit a panel of three names to the Hon'ble Governor-Chancellor. **Stakeholder: Hon'ble Governor-Chancellor of Madurai Kamaraj University** * **Impact**: The Governor-Chancellor will receive recommendations for the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, allowing them to fulfill their responsibilities under the Madurai Kamaraj University Act, 1965. * **Action Required**: The Governor-Chancellor must review the recommendations from the Search Committee and appoint the new Vice-Chancellor.

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