Date: 2025-06-11Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai--Notice of Election.--Notice of election of one Professor to the Senate of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai by the Teachers of all Affiliated Dental Colleges from among themselves under Section 18(3) (b) of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Act 1987 (Tamil Nadu Act 37 of 1987)
**Executive Summary**
This document is a Notice of Election from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, issued on June 11, 2025. It announces an election for one Professor to the Senate of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, by the Teachers of all Affiliated Dental Colleges. Nomination papers are due by 4:00 PM on June 23, 2025, and the scrutiny and counting of votes will be held on July 30, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election Details:**
* Election for one Professor to the Senate.
* Conducted by postal voting.
* Eligible voters: Teachers of all Affiliated Dental Colleges.
* Governed by Section 18(3)(b) of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, Act 1987.
* Membership term: Three years.
* **Nomination Process:**
* Nomination papers available: June 11, 2025 to June 23, 2025 (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM).
* Submission deadline: June 23, 2025 by 4:00 PM.
* Submission methods: Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due or delivered in person.
* Scrutiny of nomination papers: June 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM.
* Publication of valid nominations: June 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM.
* **Withdrawal of Candidature:**
* Deadline for withdrawal: June 30, 2025 by 3:00 PM.
* Publication of final valid nominations: June 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM.
* **Ballot Paper and Voting:**
* Ballot papers dispatched: on or before July 11, 2025.
* Return deadline: July 28, 2025 by 4:00 PM by Registered Post.
* Alternative Deposit by voter or agent between specified times and date to Returning officer.
* **Vote Counting:**
* Scrutiny and counting of votes: July 30, 2025 from 10:30 AM onwards.
**Impact Analysis**
**Teachers of Affiliated Dental Colleges:**
* **Impact:** Eligible to nominate and vote for the Professor to the Senate.
* **Action Required:** Obtain, complete, and submit nomination papers (if nominating); receive, complete, and return ballot papers by the specified deadlines (if voting).
**Candidates (Professors of Affiliated Dental Colleges):**
* **Impact:** Potential to be elected as the Professor to the Senate.
* **Action Required:** Obtain and submit nomination papers; potentially withdraw candidature if desired.
**Registrar / Returning Officer (Dr. K. Sivasangeetha, M.D.):**
* **Impact:** Responsible for managing the election process.
* **Action Required:** Issue nomination papers, receive and scrutinize nominations, dispatch and receive ballot papers, oversee vote counting, and declare results.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Act 1987 (Tamil Nadu Act 37 of 1987): Governing legislation defining the framework for the election process to the Senate, detailing election of one Professor by teachers of affiliated dental colleges.
Senate of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University: Governing body of The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University for which one Professor will be elected.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication disseminating government notifications, including election schedules.
Chennai: Location of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, the location where the returning officer and other key bodies operate.
K. SIVASANGEETHA: Registrar/Returning Officer for the election process.