**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, specifically Part VI-Section 3(b), concerning the election to the Syndicate and Academic Council of the Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore. The notification outlines the process and schedule for the election of members from affiliated colleges, teachers, and private college secretaries. The last date for receiving/filling the nominations is Monday, 18th September 2017, up to 4:00 PM.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election Details:**
* Two members of the Syndicate will be elected by Principals of Affiliated Colleges.
* Ten Principals of Affiliated Colleges will be elected to the Academic Council.
* Ten Teachers of Affiliated and Approved Colleges (other than Principals) will be elected to the Academic Council.
* Two Secretaries of Private Colleges will be elected to the Academic Council.
* **Term of Office:**
* Elected members will hold office for a period of three years from the date of declaration of results.
* **Nomination Process:**
* Nomination papers must be enclosed in a superscribed envelope indicating the respective position being nominated for (Syndicate by Principals, Academic Council by Principals, Teachers, or Secretaries).
* Envelopes must be addressed to "The Registrar, Thiruvalluvar University, Serkkadu, Vellore - 632 115".
* Nominations must be sent by Registered Post with Acknowledgment Due or delivered in person or by messenger to the Registrar during office hours.
* Non-compliance with the envelope superscription or delivery method renders the nomination invalid.
* An elector can only be proposer or seconder as many times as there are vacancies.
* **Election Schedule:**
* Calling for Nominations: Wednesday, 6th September 2017.
* Last date for Nomination Receipt/Filling: Monday, 18th September 2017 (up to 4:00 PM).
* Scrutiny of Nominations: Monday, 18th September 2017 (4:30 PM).
* Publication of Valid Nominations: Monday, 18th September 2017 (5:00 PM).
* Last date for Withdrawal of Nominations: Monday, 25th September 2017 (up to 4:00 PM).
* Publication of Final Valid Nominations: Monday, 25th September 2017 (4:30 PM).
* Issue of Ballot Papers (if Necessary): From 09-10-2017 to 11-10-2017.
* Last Date for Ballot Paper Receipt: Friday, 27th October 2017 (up to 4:00 PM).
* Scrutiny/Vote Counting & Result Declaration: Saturday, 28th October 2017 (9:00 AM).
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholders**
**Principals of Affiliated Colleges**
* **Impact:** Principals are eligible to elect two members to the Syndicate and nominate/vote for ten members to the Academic Council.
* **Action Required:** Prepare and submit nominations for Syndicate members, nominate/vote for Academic Council members, and adhere to the specified timelines and procedures.
**Teachers of Affiliated and Approved Colleges (excluding Principals)**
* **Impact:** Teachers are eligible to nominate/vote for ten members to the Academic Council.
* **Action Required:** Prepare and submit nominations for Academic Council members and adhere to specified timelines and procedures.
**Secretaries of Private Colleges**
* **Impact:** Secretaries are eligible to nominate/vote for two members to the Academic Council.
* **Action Required:** Prepare and submit nominations for Academic Council members and adhere to the specified timelines and procedures.
**Registrar of Thiruvalluvar University**
* **Impact:** Responsible for managing the election process for the Syndicate and Academic Council.
* **Action Required:** Oversee the nomination process, conduct the election, and declare the results according to the schedule.
Key Entities Referenced
Thiruvalluvar University Act, 2002 (Tamil Nadu Act 32 of 2002): Governs the election to the Syndicate and Academic Council of the Thiruvalluvar University.
Thiruvalluvar University, Serkkadu, Vellore: The university where elections to the Syndicate and Academic Council are being conducted.
Syndicate: One of the bodies within the Thiruvalluvar University for which elections are being held.
Academic Council: One of the bodies within the Thiruvalluvar University for which elections are being held.