**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated March 15, 2017, regarding the election to the Syndicate of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. The purpose is to elect two members from Principals of affiliated colleges. The last date for receipt of nomination papers is March 28, 2017, and the poll date is April 15, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election Details:**
* Election is for Class II - Other Members sub-sec.(b) (1) of Section 24 under Chapter IV of the Bharathidasan University Act, 1981.
* Two members are to be elected by Principals of affiliated colleges.
* One member to be elected to fill vacancy (for a residual period- Upto 26-12-2017).
* **Nomination Process:**
* Nomination form available from the Registrar and Returning Officer after submitting a Demand Draft of Rs. 500 in favour of Bharathidasan University and a self-addressed stamped envelope of Rs. 25 on or after 17-03-2017.
* The filled-in nomination paper should be enclosed in an envelope with the superscription: "NOMINATION FOR ELECTION TO THE SYNDICATE BY PRINCIPALS OF AFFILIATED COLLEGES FROM AMONG THEMSELVES".
* Nominations to be sent by Registered Post or delivered in person/by a messenger to the Registrar and Returning Officer by the specified date and hour.
* Invalid nominations will be declared for papers not sent as stated above.
* **Election Schedule:**
* Notification of vacancy: March 17, 2017 (Friday)
* Last date for receiving nomination papers: March 28, 2017 (Tuesday), 5.00 p.m.
* Scrutiny of nomination papers: March 28, 2017 (Tuesday), 5.30 p.m.
* Publication of valid nominations (after scrutiny): March 28, 2017 (Tuesday)
* Last date for withdrawal of candidature: April 3, 2017 (Monday), 3.00 p.m.
* Publication of final list of valid nominations: April 3, 2017 (Monday), 3.30 p.m.
* Date and time of poll: April 15, 2017 (Saturday), 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: April 15, 2017 (Saturday), 4.00 p.m.
* Announcement of result: Immediately after counting of votes.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Principals of Affiliated Colleges**
* **Impact:** These principals are the electors and potential candidates for the Syndicate election.
* **Action Required:** Obtain the nomination form, submit the required Demand Draft, and file the nomination paper before the deadline if they wish to contest. They must participate in the polling process on the scheduled date.
**Stakeholder: Registrar and Returning Officer (Dr. R. Babu Rajendran)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for conducting the election process.
* **Action Required:** Make nomination forms available, scrutinize nominations, publish lists of candidates, conduct the poll, and announce the results.
**Stakeholder: Bharathidasan University**
* **Impact:** The election impacts the composition of its Syndicate.
* **Action Required:** Facilitate the election process, including providing the venue for polling and counting.
Key Entities Referenced
Bharathidasan University: The university conducting the Syndicate election
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: The official publication carrying the notification.
Tiruchirappalli: Location of Bharathidasan University and the election activities.
Syndicate Election: The central subject of the document, concerning the election of members to the Syndicate of Bharathidasan University.