**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette regarding the election to the Syndicate of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. It outlines the schedule and requirements for the election of one member from among the members of the Senate. The notification was issued on April 12, 2023, and the election result will be announced on May 13, 2023.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election Details:**
* Election for one member of the Syndicate, Class-II (Other Members) of Section 24 (b) Chapter IV of Bharathidasan University Act, 1981.
* The member must be elected by the Senate from among its members, excluding those in the first three categories (1, 2, and 3).
* **Nomination Process:**
* Nomination forms can be obtained from the Registrar and Returning Officer upon request.
* A Demand Draft for Rs. 590/- in favor of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, is required for the nomination form.
* A stamped self-addressed envelope worth Rs. 25/- must be submitted with the request for the nomination form.
* The nomination paper must be enclosed in an envelope superscribed "Nomination for Election to the \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ by \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_".
* Nominations must be sent by Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due or delivered in person/by messenger to the Registrar and Returning Officer.
* Nomination papers not sent as stated will be declared invalid.
* **Election Schedule:**
* Notification of the vacancy: April 12, 2023 (Wednesday)
* Last date for receiving nomination papers: April 24, 2023 (Monday), up to 5:00 p.m.
* Scrutiny of nomination papers: April 24, 2023 (Monday), at 5:30 p.m.
* Publication of the list of valid nominations: April 24, 2023 (Monday)
* Last date for withdrawal of candidature: May 2, 2023 (Tuesday), up to 3:00 p.m.
* Publication of the final list: May 2, 2023 (Tuesday), at 3:30 p.m.
* Date and time of poll: May 13, 2023 (Saturday), from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
* Place of polling: Convocation Hall, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-24.
* Day and hour of counting of votes: May 13, 2023 (Saturday), at 3:30 p.m.
* Announcement of election result: Immediately after the counting of votes.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Members of the Senate of Bharathidasan University**
* **Impact:** Eligible members of the Senate have the opportunity to nominate themselves and/or vote for a candidate to represent them on the Syndicate.
* **Action Required:** If interested in being nominated, obtain and submit the nomination form with the required Demand Draft, and follow the election schedule. If not interested in being nominated, cast their vote during the poll on May 13, 2023.
**Stakeholder: Registrar and Returning Officer of Bharathidasan University**
* **Impact:** Responsible for the smooth and fair conduct of the election process.
* **Action Required:** Make nomination forms available, receive nominations, conduct scrutiny, publish lists, organize the poll, count votes, and announce the election result as per the schedule.
Key Entities Referenced
Bharathidasan University: A university located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, conducting elections for its Syndicate.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette of the Government of Tamil Nadu, publishing notifications related to various departments and bodies.
Bharathidasan University Act, 1981: Legislation governing the structure and function of Bharathidasan University.