**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated November 16, 2016, announces elections for positions within the Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, specifically for the Syndicate and the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs. The notice includes the election schedule and relevant instructions for the process. The election period to fill a vacancy ends on December 26, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election Scope:**
* Election to the Syndicate: One member to be elected by teachers of affiliated colleges.
* Election to the Standing Committee: Two members to be elected by Principals of affiliated Colleges.
* Election to the Syndicate: One member elected by the Senate from among its members.
* Residual Period (Upto 26-12-2017) for all.
* **Nomination Process:**
* Nomination forms can be obtained from the Registrar and Returning Officer with a requisition and a Demand Draft for Rs.500/- after November 18, 2016, along with a stamped self-addressed envelope.
* Nomination papers must be sent by Registered Post or delivered in person to the Registrar and Returning Officer within the stipulated date and time.
* Invalid nominations include those not sent as prescribed.
* **Election Schedule:**
* Notification of the vacancy: November 18, 2016 (Friday)
* Last date for receipt of nomination papers: November 29, 2016, up to 5:00 p.m.
* Scrutiny of nomination papers: November 29, 2016, at 5:30 p.m.
* Publication of the list of valid nominations: November 29, 2016 (Tuesday)
* Last date for withdrawal of candidature: December 5, 2016, up to 3:00 p.m.
* Publication of the final list of valid nominations: December 5, 2016, at 3:30 p.m.
* Day and time of poll: December 17, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
* Place of polling: Convocation Hall, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.
* Day and time of counting of votes: December 17, 2016, at 4:00 p.m.
* Announcement of Election result: Immediately after the counting of votes.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Teachers of affiliated Colleges**
* **Impact:** Eligible teachers who are members of the Senate can participate in the election for the Syndicate.
* **Action Required:** Obtain nomination forms, submit them as per the stipulated procedures and deadlines, and participate in the election if nominated.
**Stakeholder: Principals of affiliated Colleges**
* **Impact:** Eligible Principals can participate in the election for the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs.
* **Action Required:** Obtain nomination forms, submit them as per the stipulated procedures and deadlines, and participate in the election if nominated.
**Stakeholder: Senate Members (other than teachers of affiliated colleges and principals of affiliated colleges)**
* **Impact:** Members of the Senate can participate in the election for the Syndicate.
* **Action Required:** Obtain nomination forms, submit them as per the stipulated procedures and deadlines, and participate in the election if nominated.
**Stakeholder: Registrar and Returning Officer**
* **Impact:** Responsible for conducting the election process as per the established schedule and procedures.
* **Action Required:** Distribute nomination forms, receive and scrutinize nomination papers, publish lists of valid nominations, conduct the poll, count votes, and announce election results.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication for notifications.
Bharathidasan University Act, 1981: Governing law for the election process at Bharathidasan University.
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli: University holding elections for Syndicate and Standing Committee.
Syndicate: Governing body of Bharathidasan University, subject of election.
Standing Committee on Academic Affairs: Committee of Bharathidasan University, subject of election.