**Executive Summary**
This document, a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette dated February 14, 2018, announces the election of nominees by the Senate and Syndicate of Tamil University, Thanjavur. These nominees will serve on the committee for recommending a panel of three names to the Chancellor for the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor. Key deadlines include the nomination submission deadline (March 6, 2018) and election dates (April 4 and 5, 2018).
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election Announcement:**
* Elections will be held to nominate members for the committee recommending candidates for Vice-Chancellor.
* The Senate will elect one nominee.
* The Syndicate will elect two nominees.
* **Nomination Requirements:**
* Nominees must not be members of any University authority.
* Each Senate member can nominate one person.
* Each Syndicate member can nominate up to two persons.
* Nominations must be in writing, signed by the proposer and seconder.
* Prescribed nomination forms are available from the Registrar upon written request.
* The nominated person must also sign, expressing consent.
* Nominations must be submitted to the Registrar by 3 p.m. on March 6, 2018.
* **Scrutiny and Withdrawal:**
* Nomination scrutiny will take place on March 6, 2018, at 3.30 p.m. at the Registrar's office.
* Proposers, seconders, and proposed nominees may attend the scrutiny.
* The list of valid nominations will be published on the evening of March 6, 2018.
* Candidates can withdraw their nominations by notice in writing until 3:00 p.m. on March 16, 2018.
* **Election Details (If Necessary):**
* Final list of valid candidates will be dispatched on March 16, 2018 if an election is needed.
* If the number of candidates exceeds the required number, an election will be held.
* The Syndicate election is scheduled for April 4, 2018, from 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
* The Senate election is scheduled for April 5, 2018, from 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
**Impact Analysis**
**Senate Members**
* **Impact:** Entitled to participate in nominating one candidate for the selection committee.
* **Action Required:** Submit a written nomination with the signature of the proposer and seconder by March 6, 2018, at 3 pm.
**Syndicate Members**
* **Impact:** Entitled to participate in nominating two candidates for the selection committee.
* **Action Required:** Submit a written nomination with the signature of the proposer and seconder by March 6, 2018, at 3 pm.
**Potential Nominees**
* **Impact:** Must consent to their nomination by signing the nomination form.
* **Action Required:** Sign the nomination form indicating consent and ensure it is submitted by March 6, 2018, at 3 pm.
**Registrar, Tamil University**
* **Impact:** Responsible for providing nomination forms, receiving nominations, conducting scrutiny, and organizing elections.
* **Action Required:** Make nomination forms available, receive and process nominations, conduct scrutiny on March 6, 2018, and organize elections on April 4 and 5, 2018, if necessary.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil University Act 1982: Governing law for Tamil University administration.
Tamil University Statutes, Chapter XXV: Statutes detailing the process for recommending a panel for the Vice Chancellorship.
Tamil University, Thanjavur: The university at the center of the election notification.
Senate (of Tamil University): One of the bodies responsible for nominating members to the Committee.
Syndicate (of Tamil University): One of the bodies responsible for nominating members to the Committee.