Date: 2018-02-07Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES
MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY, TIRUNELVELI - Election to the Senate - Election to the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs
**Executive Summary**
The document is a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu, specifically Part VI-Section 3(b) of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on February 7, 2018. It details the election process for the Senate and the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. Key dates for nominations, withdrawals, and polling are outlined for both elections.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Senate Election:**
* One member to the Senate is to be elected by teachers from affiliated colleges for a three-year term.
* Returning officer is the Principal of the respective college
* Nominations must be in the prescribed form and either sent by registered post or delivered in person to the Returning Officer.
* Important Dates:
* Issue of Election Notification: February 7, 2018
* Last date for Nomination Receipt: February 19, 2018 (3:00 PM)
* Scrutiny of Nominations: February 19, 2018 (3:15 PM)
* Publication of Valid Nominations: February 19, 2018 (4:15 PM)
* Withdrawal Deadline: February 26, 2018 (3:00 PM)
* Publication of Final List: February 26, 2018 (4:00 PM)
* Polling Day: March 16, 2018 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
* Scrutiny, Counting, and Declaration: March 16, 2018 (After 3:00 PM)
* **Standing Committee on Academic Affairs Election:**
* One member to the Standing Committee is to be elected by Principals of affiliated colleges, using proportional representation. The election is for the residual period up to 09-06-2019
* Returning officer is the Registrar of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
* Nominations must be in the prescribed form and either sent by registered post or delivered in person to the Registrar.
* Important Dates:
* Issue of Election Notification: February 7, 2018
* Last date for Nomination Receipt: February 22, 2018 (3:00 PM)
* Scrutiny of Nominations: February 22, 2018 (3:15 PM)
* Publication of Valid Nominations: February 22, 2018 (4:15 PM)
* Withdrawal Deadline: February 28, 2018 (3:00 PM)
* Publication of Final List: February 28, 2018 (4:00 PM)
* Polling Day: March 21, 2018 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
* Scrutiny, Counting, and Declaration: March 21, 2018 (After 3:00 PM)
**Impact Analysis**
**Teachers of Affiliated Colleges**
* **Impact:** Eligible teachers can participate in the election for the Senate.
* **Action Required:** Obtain nomination forms, adhere to deadlines for submission, and participate in the polling process if a poll is required.
**Principals of Affiliated Colleges**
* **Impact:** Eligible principals can participate in the election for the Standing Committee on Academic Affairs.
* **Action Required:** Obtain nomination forms, adhere to deadlines for submission, and participate in the polling process if a poll is required.
**Returning Officers (Principals of respective Colleges and Registrar Manonmaniam Sundaranar University)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for managing the election process for their respective elections, including receiving nominations, scrutinizing documents, and declaring results.
* **Action Required:** Obtain nomination forms, adhere to deadlines for submission, and participate in the polling process if a poll is required.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette publishing notifications and regulations issued by the Tamil Nadu government.
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli: University for which senate and standing committee elections are being notified.
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Act, 1990: The governing act defining the structure and function of the University, referenced for election rules.