**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on November 30, 2016. It announces the election of members to the Academic Council and the Syndicate of the University of Madras. Prof. S.Mahalingam's election to the Academic Council is effective from 17-10-2016 to 16-10-2019. Dr. S.S.Sundaram's election to the Syndicate is valid until 29-03-2018.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election to the Academic Council:**
* Prof. S. Mahalingam has been elected to the Academic Council by the Senate.
* The election is under Section 23[a]-Other Members [1] of the Madras University Act, 1923.
* The period of membership is from 17-10-2016 to 16-10-2019, or until cessation of membership in the Senate, whichever is earlier.
* **Election to the Syndicate:**
* Dr. S.S. Sundaram has been elected to the Syndicate by the Senate.
* The election is under Section 18[a] - Other Members (1) of the Madras University Act 1923.
* The period of membership is for the residual period up to 29-03-2018 or until cessation of membership in the Senate/Academic Council, whichever is earlier.
**Impact Analysis**
**University of Madras:**
* **Impact:** The university administration, particularly the Senate, Academic Council, and Syndicate, is directly affected by the inclusion of these new members.
* **Action Required:** The university should officially induct Prof. S. Mahalingam and Dr. S.S. Sundaram into their respective roles and ensure they are included in relevant meetings and decision-making processes.
**Prof. S. Mahalingam:**
* **Impact:** As a newly elected member, Prof. S. Mahalingam gains the authority and responsibility to participate in the Academic Council's proceedings.
* **Action Required:** Prof. S. Mahalingam should formally accept the position and actively participate in the Academic Council meetings and activities from 17-10-2016 to 16-10-2019.
**Dr. S.S. Sundaram:**
* **Impact:** As a newly elected member, Dr. S.S. Sundaram gains the authority and responsibility to participate in the Syndicate's proceedings.
* **Action Required:** Dr. S.S. Sundaram should formally accept the position and actively participate in the Syndicate meetings and activities until 29-03-2018.
Key Entities Referenced
Madras University Act, 1923: The act under which members were elected to the Academic Council and Syndicate of the University of Madras.
University of Madras: A university in Chennai whose Academic Council and Syndicate elections are being notified.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication of the Tamil Nadu Government containing notifications.
Part VI-Section 3(b): Section of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette that contains Notifications issued by Quasi-Government bodies and Public Sector Undertakings.
Chennai: Location of the University of Madras, Chepauk and the place where the document is printed and published.