**Executive Summary**
This document, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on September 6, 2017, announces the election to the Syndicate and Academic Council of the Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore. It outlines the eligibility criteria, nomination procedures, and a schedule for the election process, including key dates for nomination submission, scrutiny, withdrawal, and ballot receipt. The election results are scheduled for declaration on October 28, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election Scope**: Election to the Syndicate and Academic Council of Thiruvalluvar University.
* **Eligibility Criteria:**
* Two Syndicate members to be elected from Principals of Affiliated Colleges.
* Ten Academic Council members to be elected from Principals of Affiliated Colleges.
* Ten Academic Council members to be elected from Teachers of Affiliated and Approved Colleges (other than Principals).
* Two Academic Council members to be elected from Secretaries of Private Colleges.
* **Term of Office**: Elected members will hold office for a period of three years from the date of declaration of results.
* **Nomination Procedure**:
* Nomination papers must be enclosed in a properly superscribed envelope.
* Envelopes should be titled appropriately (e.g., "NOMINATION TO THE SYNDICATE BY THE PRINCIPALS").
* Nomination papers must be sent by Registered Post with Ack. Due or delivered in person/by messenger to the Registrar within the specified date and hour.
* Improperly enclosed or delivered nominations will be declared invalid.
* An elector can act as proposer or seconder as many times as there are vacancies.
* **Election Schedule**:
* Calling for Nominations: September 6, 2017.
* Last Date for Nomination Receipt: September 18, 2017 (up to 4:00 P.M.).
* Scrutiny of Nominations: September 18, 2017 (at 4:30 P.M.).
* Publication of Valid Nominations: September 18, 2017 (at 5:00 P.M.).
* Last Date for Nomination Withdrawal: September 25, 2017 (up to 4:00 P.M.).
* Publication of Final Valid Nominations: September 25, 2017 (at 4:30 P.M.).
* Issue of Ballot Papers (if necessary): October 9-11, 2017.
* Last Date for Ballot Receipt: October 27, 2017 (up to 4:00 P.M.).
* Scrutiny and Counting of Votes/Results Declaration: October 28, 2017 (at 9:00 A.M.).
**Impact Analysis**
**Principals of Affiliated Colleges of Thiruvalluvar University**
* **Impact:** Eligible to elect two members to the Syndicate and may also be eligible to be elected to the Academic Council.
* **Action Required:** Submit nomination papers following specified procedures and deadlines if seeking election; participate in the voting process if eligible.
**Teachers of Affiliated and Approved Colleges (other than Principals)**
* **Impact:** Eligible to be elected to the Academic Council.
* **Action Required:** Submit nomination papers following specified procedures and deadlines if seeking election; participate in the voting process if eligible.
**Secretaries of Private Colleges**
* **Impact:** Eligible to be elected to the Academic Council.
* **Action Required:** Submit nomination papers following specified procedures and deadlines if seeking election; participate in the voting process if eligible.
Key Entities Referenced
Thiruvalluvar University Act, 2002: Governing act referenced for the election of members to the Syndicate and Academic Council of Thiruvalluvar University.
Thiruvalluvar University: University for which elections to the Syndicate and Academic Council are being announced.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette in which the notification regarding university elections is published.