**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette regarding an election to the Syndicate of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. It pertains to the election of two members by Principals of affiliated colleges. Key dates include the notification date of March 17, 2017, and the poll date of April 15, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election Details:**
* Election to fill a vacancy for a residual period up to December 26, 2017.
* Two members will be elected by Principals of affiliated colleges.
* The election uses proportional representation via a single transferable vote system.
* **Nomination Process:**
* Nomination forms can be obtained from the Registrar and Returning Officer after March 17, 2017.
* A Demand Draft of Rs. 500 in favor of Bharathidasan University is required.
* A stamped self-addressed envelope worth Rs. 25 is also required.
* Filled nomination papers must be enclosed in an envelope superscribed "NOMINATION FOR ELECTION TO THE SYNDICATE - BY PRINCIPALS OF AFFILIATED COLLEGES FROM AMONG THEMSELVES".
* Nominations must be sent by Registered Post (with Acknowledgement due) or delivered in person.
* **Election Schedule:**
* Notification of the vacancy: March 17, 2017 (Friday).
* Last date for receipt of nomination papers: March 28, 2017 (Tuesday) until 5:00 p.m.
* Scrutiny of nomination papers: March 28, 2017 (Tuesday) at 5:30 p.m.
* Publication of the list of valid nominations: March 28, 2017 (Tuesday).
* Last date for withdrawal of candidature: April 3, 2017 (Monday) until 3:00 p.m.
* Publication of the final list of valid nominations: April 3, 2017 (Monday) at 3:30 p.m.
* Day and time of poll: April 15, 2017 (Saturday) from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
* Place of polling: A/C Auditorium, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-620 024.
* Day and hour of counting of votes: April 15, 2017 (Saturday) at 4:00 p.m.
* Announcement of Election result: Immediately after the counting of votes.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Principals of affiliated colleges**
* **Impact:** Eligible to participate in the election process by nominating and voting.
* **Action Required:** Obtain nomination forms, submit the required Demand Draft and stamped envelope, complete and submit the nomination form before the deadline, and participate in the voting process on the specified date and time.
**Stakeholder: Registrar and Returning Officer**
* **Impact:** Responsible for managing the election process.
* **Action Required:** Provide nomination forms, receive nominations, scrutinize them, publish the list of valid nominations, conduct the poll, count the votes, and announce the election result.
**Stakeholder: Bharathidasan University**
* **Impact:** An election to the Syndicate of Bharathidasan University
* **Action Required:** N/A
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette of the Government of Tamil Nadu
Bharathidasan University: The University to which the notifications pertain, including details on Syndicate elections.
Tiruchirappalli: Location of Bharathidasan University and the Syndicate elections
Bharathidasan University Act, 1981: The Act governing the Bharathidasan University, referenced in the context of elections to the Syndicate.