**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 for recommending a panel of three names to the Chancellor for the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor. Key deadlines include nomination submissions by March 6, 2018, and elections, if required, on April 4 and 5, 2018. The notification outlines the process and requirements for nomination and election as per the Tamil University Act 1982 and the University Statutes.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election Purpose and Authority:**
* Elections will be held to nominate one person by the Senate and two persons by the Syndicate to a committee for recommending a panel of three names for Vice-Chancellor appointment.
* The election is conducted according to Section 12 of the Tamil University Act 1982 and Chapter XXV of the University Statutes.
* **Nomination Process:**
* Each Senate member can nominate one person; each Syndicate member can nominate two persons.
* Nominees must not be members of any University authorities.
* Nominations must be in writing, signed by a proposer and seconder (both Senate or Syndicate members), and include the nominee's consent.
* Prescribed nomination forms can be obtained from the Registrar upon written request.
* Nominations must be submitted to the Registrar by 3 p.m. on March 6, 2018, by the proposer, seconder, or nominee.
* **Scrutiny and Election Schedule:**
* Scrutiny of nominations will occur at 3:30 p.m. on March 6, 2018, at the Registrar's office.
* The proposer, seconder, and proposed nominees can attend the scrutiny.
* The list of valid nominations will be published on the evening of March 6, 2018.
* The last day for candidates to withdraw is March 16, 2018, at 3:00 p.m.
* The final list of candidates will be dispatched on March 16, 2018, if an election is necessary.
* Elections, if required, will be held on April 4, 2018 (Syndicate, 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) and April 5, 2018 (Senate, 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.).
**Impact Analysis**
**Senate Members**
* **Impact:** Required to nominate one individual to the Vice-Chancellor selection committee.
* **Action Required:** Nominate an individual, ensure the nomination is properly seconded and includes the nominee's consent, and submit the nomination form by the deadline. May need to participate in the election if more than one candidate is nominated.
**Syndicate Members**
* **Impact:** Required to nominate two individuals to the Vice-Chancellor selection committee.
* **Action Required:** Nominate two individuals, ensure the nominations are properly seconded and include the nominees' consents, and submit the nomination forms by the deadline. May need to participate in the election if more than two candidates are nominated.
**Proposed Nominees**
* **Impact:** Consideration for a role in the Vice-Chancellor selection committee.
* **Action Required:** Provide written consent to the nomination.
**Registrar**
* **Impact:** Responsible for managing the nomination and election process.
* **Action Required:** Provide nomination forms, receive and scrutinize nominations, publish the list of valid nominations, and organize the elections if required.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil University Act 1982: Governs the Tamil University, including procedures for the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor
Tamil University, Thanjavur: The university where the election of nominees is taking place
Senate: One of the bodies within Tamil University that nominates members to the committee
Syndicate: One of the bodies within Tamil University that nominates members to the committee
Chapter XXV of the Tamil University Statutes: Specific section of the University Statutes relating to the Committee for recommending a panel for Vice Chancellorship.