**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated November 30, 2016, contains notifications regarding University Authorities, specifically the University of Madras. It announces the election of a member to the Academic Council and a member to the Syndicate by the Senate. The key dates mentioned relate to the terms of these elected members.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election to the Academic Council:**
* Prof. S. Mahalingam has been unanimously elected to the Academic Council by the Senate.
* He was elected under Section 23[a]-Other Members [1] of the Madras University Act, 1923.
* His term is from October 17, 2016, to October 16, 2019, or until his Senate membership ceases, whichever is earlier.
* **Election to the Syndicate:**
* Dr. S.S. Sundaram has been duly elected to the Syndicate by the Senate.
* He was elected under Section 18[a] - Other Members (1) of the Madras University Act 1923.
* His term lasts until March 29, 2018, or until his Senate/Academic Council membership ceases, whichever is earlier.
**Impact Analysis**
**University of Madras Senate**
* **Impact:** The Senate's composition and representation in the Academic Council and Syndicate are updated based on the elections.
* **Action Required:** Acknowledge and integrate the newly elected members into the Academic Council and Syndicate.
**Prof. S. Mahalingam**
* **Impact:** He gains a position on the Academic Council.
* **Action Required:** Fulfill his responsibilities as a member of the Academic Council for the duration of his term.
**Dr. S.S. Sundaram**
* **Impact:** He gains a position on the Syndicate.
* **Action Required:** Fulfill his responsibilities as a member of the Syndicate for the duration of his term.
Key Entities Referenced
Madras University Act, 1923: Law governing the University of Madras
University of Madras: Central institution involved in the notifications
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication containing government notifications
Chennai: Location where the University of Madras is situated.