Date: 2024-03-06Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES--PERIYAR UNIVERSITY, SALEM - 636 011--Notification for the Constitution of Selection Committee for suggesting the names to the panel for the Vice-Chancellor of Periyar University
**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from Periyar University, Salem, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on March 6, 2024. It announces the constitution of a selection committee to suggest names for the panel of the Vice-Chancellor of Periyar University. Nominations must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on March 21, 2024.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Selection Committee Constitution:**
* A selection committee is being formed for the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, as per the Periyar University Act, 1997.
* The committee requires nominees from the Senate and Syndicate, who must be "Eminent Educationists."
* An "Eminent Educationist" is defined as a former/current Vice-Chancellor or a distinguished academician with a minimum of ten years of experience as a Professor in a State or Central University, or a Director/Head of a nationally important institute.
* **Nomination Process:**
* Each Senate/Syndicate member can nominate one "Eminent Educationist".
* Nominees cannot be members of the University's authorities or connected with the University/affiliated colleges.
* Nomination forms are available at the Registrar's office.
* Nominations must be submitted to the Registrar by 3:00 p.m. on March 21, 2024, either by the proposer, seconder, or the nominee.
* Nominations must be in writing, with signatures from both the proposer (Senate member) and seconder (another Senate member).
* The nominee must also sign the form to express consent.
* **Scrutiny and Election:**
* Nomination scrutiny will occur at 4:00 p.m. on the same day (March 21, 2024), in the Registrar's office.
* Proposers, seconders, and nominees can be present.
* The list of valid nominations will be published on the University's notice board and sent to nominees who were not present.
* Nominees can withdraw their nomination via registered post, with written consent from another Senate member, up to seven days after validation.
* If only one nominee remains after withdrawals, they are deemed duly elected.
* If more than one nominee remains, the Senate members will be informed of the meeting date and time set by the Vice-Chancellor.
* **Senate Meeting and Voting:**
* The election shall be held at the next ordinary meeting of the Senate proceeding the date when the office of the Vice-Chancellor shall fall vacant. If he deems fit, the Vice-Chancellor shall convene a special meeting.
* The election will be conducted by secret ballot.
* All members present at the meeting are entitled to vote and must sign the electoral roll.
* Members mark a ballot paper for their chosen nominee.
* Spoiled ballots can be exchanged for new ones.
* Two scrutineers selected by the Chairperson will count the votes.
* **Syndicate Nomination:**
* The Statutes relating to the Senate procedure for nomination and election also apply to the Syndicate, with "Syndicate" replacing "Senate".
* The Syndicate can elect a nominee with a majority resolution after obtaining the nominee's consent.
* **Invalid Nominations:**
* Nominations not in a superscribed envelope, not sent by registered post, or not delivered by the stipulated time are invalid.
**Impact Analysis**
**Periyar University Senate Members**
* **Impact:** Entitled to propose and second nominations for "Eminent Educationists" to be considered for the selection committee. They also participate in the election process if more than one valid nomination remains after withdrawals.
* **Action Required:** Submit nominations by the deadline of March 21, 2024. If there is an election, attend the meeting, cast votes via secret ballot, and sign the electoral roll.
**Periyar University Syndicate Members**
* **Impact:** Similar to Senate members, they are entitled to nominate candidates, except they vote to nominate the candidate in a Syndicate Meeting.
* **Action Required:** Submit nominations for "Eminent Educationists" by the deadline. Participate in a resolution to elect a nominee if required.
**Potential Nominees ("Eminent Educationists")**
* **Impact:** Individuals meeting the definition of "Eminent Educationist" are eligible to be nominated.
* **Action Required:** If nominated, sign the nomination form to express consent and be prepared to serve on the committee if elected. If they withdraw their application, this must be done up to seven days after validation, with consent of another Senate member via registered post.
**Registrar, Periyar University**
* **Impact:** Responsible for receiving and scrutinizing nominations, publishing the list of valid nominations, overseeing the election process, and declaring the results.
* **Action Required:** Make nomination forms available, receive nominations, conduct scrutiny, publish results, organize and oversee the election process.
Key Entities Referenced
Periyar University Act, 1997: Governing law for the constitution of selection committee for the appointment of Vice-Chancellor of Periyar University.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary notification published on May 27, 2017 regarding TAMIL NADU ORDINANCE No. 2 of 2017: Reference document regarding the Tamil Nadu Ordinance No. 2 of 2017.
Periyar University: The university at the center of the notification regarding the selection committee for the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.
Salem: Location of the Periyar University, crucial for understanding where the notification applies.