**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated November 16, 2016, announces elections to the Syndicate and Standing Committee on Academic Affairs at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. It provides the election schedule, including deadlines for nominations and the date of the poll. Nominations must be submitted by November 29, 2016 and the poll will be held on December 17, 2016.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Elections Announced:**
* Election for Class II Other Members of the Syndicate.
* Election for Class II Other Members of the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs.
* Election for one member not falling under the first three categories of Class-II (Other Members) of Section 24(b) Chapter IV of Bharathidasan University Act 1981, elected by the Senate from among its members.
* **Nomination Process:**
* Nomination forms available from the Registrar and Returning Officer upon requisition and submission of a Demand Draft for Rs.500/- payable to Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli (on or after 18.11.2016) and a stamped self-addressed envelope for Rs.25/-.
* Nomination papers to be sent by Registered Post or delivered in person/by messenger to the Registrar and Returning Officer by the specified date and time.
* Invalid nominations include those not sent as specified.
* **Election Schedule:**
* Notification of the vacancy: 18-11-2016
* Last date for nomination receipt: 29-11-2016, 5:00 p.m.
* Scrutiny of nominations: 29-11-2016, 5:30 p.m.
* Publication of valid nominations: 29-11-2016
* Last date for withdrawal: 05-12-2016, 3:00 p.m.
* Publication of final list: 05-12-2016, 3:30 p.m.
* Day of poll: 17-12-2016, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
* Place of polling: Convocation Hall, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.
* Counting of votes: 17-12-2016, 4:00 p.m.
* Announcement of result: Immediately after the counting of votes.
**Impact Analysis**
**Teachers of affiliated Colleges (other than Principals)**
* **Impact:** Eligible teachers can participate in the election for the Syndicate.
* **Action Required:** Obtain nomination forms, submit the required fee, and file nominations by the deadline if they wish to stand for election.
**Principals of affiliated Colleges**
* **Impact:** Eligible principals can participate in the election for the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs.
* **Action Required:** Obtain nomination forms, submit the required fee, and file nominations by the deadline if they wish to stand for election.
**Members of the Senate**
* **Impact:** Eligible members of the Senate can participate in the election for the Syndicate.
* **Action Required:** Participate in elections if they wish to stand for election.
**Registrar and Returning Officer**
* **Impact:** Responsible for managing and conducting the election process.
* **Action Required:** Ensure the smooth execution of the election according to the schedule and guidelines.
Key Entities Referenced
Bharathidasan University Act, 1981: Governing legislation for elections within Bharathidasan University.
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli: The university for which the election notification is published.
Part VI-Section 3(b): Section of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette where this notification is published.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official state government publication for notifications.