Date: 2024-10-23Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
THE TAMIL NADU Dr. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI--Notice of Election of One member to the Governing Council of the Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai by the University Professors from among themselves.
**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette regarding the election of one member to the Governing Council of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. The election is to be held on November 15, 2024. The deadline for receiving nomination papers is October 28, 2024.
**Key Points / Main Content**
*Election Details*
* An election will be held to fill a vacancy on the Governing Council of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
* The term of membership is three years from November 15, 2024, or until the member ceases to be a member of the University.
* The election will occur by direct polling in the University premises.
*Nomination Process*
* Nomination forms are available from the Registrar (Returning Officer) between October 16, 2024, and October 28, 2024 (11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on working days).
* Completed nomination papers must be received by the Registrar/Returning Officer by 4:00 p.m. on October 28, 2024, via registered post with acknowledgment due or delivered in person.
* Nomination papers not sent or delivered as required will be invalid.
* Nomination papers will be scrutinized at 4:15 p.m. on October 28, 2024.
*Withdrawal of Candidature*
* A candidate can withdraw their candidature by written notice delivered to the Returning Officer by 3:00 p.m. on November 4, 2024.
* Withdrawal notices must be sent by Registered Post with acknowledgment or delivered in person.
* A candidate who has withdrawn is not allowed to cancel the withdrawal or be re-nominated.
*Polling and Results*
* Polling will be held at Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on November 15, 2024.
* Scrutiny and counting of votes will begin at 3:30 p.m. on November 15, 2024, and the results will be declared the same day.
**Impact Analysis**
**University Professors of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai**
*Impact*
* Eligible to participate in the election process (nomination and voting) to elect a member to the Governing Council.
*Action Required*
* Obtain nomination forms from the Registrar.
* Submit completed nomination papers by the deadline (October 28, 2024).
* If desired, withdraw candidature by the deadline (November 4, 2024).
* Participate in the polling process on November 15, 2024, if a valid nomination has been submitted.
**Registrar (FAC) / Returning Officer (Dr. P. Arumugam, M.D.)**
*Impact*
* Responsible for overseeing the election process, including issuing nomination forms, receiving and scrutinizing nominations, managing withdrawals, conducting polling, and declaring results.
*Action Required*
* Make nomination forms available from October 16, 2024 to October 28, 2024.
* Receive and scrutinize nomination papers.
* Manage the withdrawal process.
* Conduct polling on November 15, 2024.
* Declare the election results.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Act, 1987: Governs the election process to the Governing Council as mentioned in the notification.
Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University: The central entity; election is being conducted for its Governing Council.
Governing Council: The council for which the election is being conducted.
Chennai: Location of the election and the Medical University.