Date: 2019-06-19Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES - MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY- Election of One Member to the Academic Council of Madurai Kamaraj University by the Teachers of PG Colleges
**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette notifies the constitution of a selection committee for appointing the Vice-Chancellor of Periyar University. It details the nomination and election procedures for Senate and Syndicate members to the selection committee. Nominations must be submitted to the Registrar by 3:00 p.m. on July 6, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Selection Committee Constitution:**
* A selection committee must be constituted under Section 12 subsections (1) and (2) of the Periyar University Act, 1997, for the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.
* The selection process is subject to Tamil Nadu Ordinance No. 2 of 2017, published on May 27, 2017.
* **Nomination of Eminent Educationists:**
* The Senate and Syndicate must each nominate an "eminent educationist" to the selection committee.
* An "eminent educationist" is defined as someone who is/was a Vice-Chancellor, a distinguished academician with 10+ years of experience as a professor in a state/central university, or the director/head of an institute of national importance.
* Nominees cannot be members of the university's authorities or connected to the university or any college or any recognized institution of the university.
* **Nomination Process and Deadlines:**
* Nomination forms are available at the Registrar's office, Periyar University, Salem.
* Nominations must be submitted to the Registrar by the proposer, seconder, or nominee before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017.
* Nominations must be in writing, with signatures from the proposer (Senate member) and seconder (another Senate member). The nominee must also sign to express consent.
* **Scrutiny and Withdrawal:**
* Scrutiny of nominations will occur on July 6, 2017, at 3:15 p.m. in the Registrar's office. Proposers, seconders, and nominees can be present during scrutiny.
* Valid nominations will be posted on the university's notice board on the same day, and copies will be sent to nominees not present during scrutiny.
* Nominees can withdraw their nomination via registered post to the Registrar, with attestation from another Senate member, no later than seven days after the posting. Withdrawals are final.
* **Election Procedures:**
* If only one valid nominee remains, they are declared elected.
* If multiple nominees remain, Senate members will be informed of the Vice-Chancellor-fixed date and hour for a meeting, with a list of nominees sent at least ten days in advance.
* The election will occur at the next ordinary Senate meeting proceeding the date when the office of the Vice-Chancellor shall fall vacant, though a special meeting can be convened if deemed necessary by the Vice-Chancellor.
* Elections will be by secret ballot. Proxy voting is prohibited.
* Members must mark ballot papers with an asterisk ("*") against their choice for one nominee only.
* Spoiled ballot papers can be exchanged with the Registrar, with the fact of cancellation noted.
* Two scrutinizers, selected by the Chairperson, will count the votes with Senate members and the Chairperson present. The candidate with the most votes will be declared elected.
* **Syndicate Nomination:**
* The process for Senate nominations largely applies to Syndicate nominations, with "Syndicate" replacing "Senate" in the context of nomination and election procedures.
* The Syndicate is also competent to elect such nominee by a resolution assented to by the majority of the members of the Syndicate after obtaining the consent of the concerned nominee to serve on the committee.
* **Invalid Nominations:**
* Nomination papers not enclosed in an envelope superscribed and sent by Registered Post or not delivered in person or by messenger before the stipulated time shall be declared invalid.
**Impact Analysis**
**Senate Members**
* **Impact:** Required to nominate and potentially elect an eminent educationist to the selection committee.
* **Action Required:** Submit nominations by July 6, 2017, follow election procedures if necessary, and participate in the voting process.
**Syndicate Members**
* **Impact:** Required to nominate and potentially elect an eminent educationist to the selection committee.
* **Action Required:** Submit nominations by July 6, 2017, follow election procedures if necessary, and participate in the voting process.
**Potential Nominees (Eminent Educationists)**
* **Impact:** May be nominated and elected to the selection committee.
* **Action Required:** Provide consent to be nominated and be available for potential meetings or service on the committee.
**Registrar, Periyar University**
* **Impact:** Responsible for overseeing the nomination and election process.
* **Action Required:** Provide nomination forms, receive and validate nominations, schedule and oversee the scrutiny process, publish lists of candidates, and manage the election.
**Vice-Chancellor, Periyar University**
* **Impact:** Responsible for convening meetings and overseeing certain aspects of the election process.
* **Action Required:** Fixed date and hour for Senate meeting, potentially convene a special Senate meeting, and oversee the election process.
Key Entities Referenced
Periyar University: A university located in Salem, Tamil Nadu, that is the subject of this notification regarding the constitution of a selection committee for the Vice-Chancellor.
Periyar University Act, 1997: The Act under which the Vice-Chancellor selection committee must be constituted, according to the notification.
Tamil Nadu Ordinance No. 2 of 2017: Ordinance related to the selection of eminent educationists, impacting the composition of the selection committee.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: The official gazette where this notification is published, providing legal notice.
Senate: The academic body of Periyar University that is involved in the process of nominating members to the selection committee.