**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette announces the election of nominees by the Senate and Syndicate of Tamil University, Thanjavur, to a committee recommending a panel of three names to the Chancellor for the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor. Nominations must be submitted by 3 p.m. on March 6, 2018. The election, if required, will be held on April 4 (Syndicate) and April 5 (Senate), 2018.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election Purpose:**
* Election of one nominee by the Senate and two nominees by the Syndicate.
* Nominees will serve on the committee for recommending a panel of three names for Vice-Chancellor appointment.
* **Nomination Process:**
* Each Senate member can nominate one non-member of University authorities.
* Each Syndicate member can nominate two non-members of University authorities.
* Nominations must be in writing, signed by proposer and seconder, and with the nominee's consent.
* Prescribed form obtainable from the Registrar upon written request.
* Must be submitted to Registrar by proposer, seconder, or proposed person by 3 p.m. on March 6, 2018.
* **Election Schedule:**
* Scrutiny of nominations: March 6, 2018, at 3:30 p.m. at the Registrar's office.
* Publication of valid nominations: Evening of March 6, 2018.
* Last day for withdrawal: March 16, 2018, by 3:00 p.m.
* Dispatch of final list of candidates: March 16, 2018.
* Election Date (if required):
* Syndicate: April 4, 2018, 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
* Senate: April 5, 2018, 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
* **Eligibility:**
* Nominees cannot be members of any University authorities.
* If there is more than one Senate validly nominated member for the Senate and more than two for the Syndicate, an election will be held.
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact: Senate Members**
* **Impact**
* Senate members are responsible for nominating one eligible candidate.
* **Action Required**
* Obtain the prescribed nomination form.
* Nominate a qualified individual who is not a member of any University authorities.
* Ensure the nomination form is correctly filled, signed by the proposer and seconder, and submitted by the deadline.
**Impact: Syndicate Members**
* **Impact**
* Syndicate members are responsible for nominating two eligible candidates.
* **Action Required**
* Obtain the prescribed nomination form.
* Nominate qualified individuals who are not members of any University authorities.
* Ensure the nomination form is correctly filled, signed by the proposer and seconder, and submitted by the deadline.
**Impact: Proposed Nominees**
* **Impact**
* Proposed nominees must consent to being nominated.
* **Action Required**
* Sign the nomination form to indicate consent.
**Impact: Registrar**
* **Impact**
* The Registrar oversees the nomination and election process.
* **Action Required**
* Provide nomination forms to Senate and Syndicate members upon written request.
* Receive and verify nominations.
* Organize and oversee the scrutiny of nominations.
* Publish the list of valid nominations.
* Conduct elections (if necessary).
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil University Act 1982: Governing law for Tamil University, referenced for election procedures.
Tamil University: The university where the election is to be held.
Senate: One of the bodies within Tamil University holding elections.
Syndicate: One of the bodies within Tamil University holding elections.
Thanjavur: Location of Tamil University.