**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette regarding an election to the Syndicate of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. The election is for two members elected by Principals of affiliated colleges. The notification outlines the election schedule and procedures.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election Details:**
* The election is to fill a vacancy for one member for a residual period up to December 26, 2017.
* Eligible voters are Principals of affiliated colleges.
* The election will use a system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
* **Nomination Process:**
* Nomination forms can be obtained from the Registrar and Returning Officer after submitting a demand draft of Rs. 500/- and a self-addressed stamped envelope worth Rs. 25/-
* The demand draft must be drawn in favor of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli on or after March 17, 2017.
* The filled nomination paper must be superscribed as: "NOMINATION FOR ELECTION TO THE SYNDICATE BY PRINCIPALS OF AFFILIATED COLLEGES FROM AMONG THEMSELVES."
* Nominations must be sent by Registered Post with Acknowledgement due or delivered in person.
* Nomination papers not sent as instructed are invalid.
* **Election Schedule:**
* Notification of the Vacancy: March 17, 2017 (Friday)
* Last Date for Receipt of Nomination Papers: March 28, 2017 (Tuesday) by 5:00 p.m.
* Scrutiny of Nomination Papers: March 28, 2017 (Tuesday) at 5:30 p.m.
* Publication of the List of Valid Nominations: March 28, 2017 (Tuesday)
* Last Date for Withdrawal of Candidature: April 3, 2017 (Monday) by 3:00 p.m.
* Publication of Final List of Valid Nominations: April 3, 2017 (Monday) at 3:30 p.m.
* Day and Time of Poll: April 15, 2017 (Saturday) from 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) at 4:00 p.m.
* Announcement of Election Result: Immediately after counting.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Principals of Affiliated Colleges**
* **Impact:** Eligible to nominate, contest, and vote in the election to choose members for the Syndicate of Bharathidasan University.
* **Action Required:** Obtain nomination forms, submit nominations before the deadline, participate in the election process if eligible.
**Stakeholder: Registrar and Returning Officer**
* **Impact:** Responsible for managing the election process as per the schedule outlined in the notification.
* **Action Required:** Issue nomination forms, conduct scrutiny, publish lists of valid nominations, and oversee the polling and counting of votes.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette of the Government of Tamil Nadu
Bharathidasan University: University in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, subject of the election notification.
Bharathidasan University Act, 1981: Act governing the functioning of the Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli: City in Tamil Nadu, India, where Bharathidasan University is located.