**Executive Summary**
This document is an excerpt from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated November 30, 2016. It provides notifications from the University of Madras regarding the election of members to the Academic Council and the Syndicate. The notifications detail the individuals elected and the terms of their positions.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election to the Academic Council:**
* Prof. S.Mahalingam has been unanimously 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 term is for three years, from 17-10-2016 to 16-10-2019, or until cessation of Senate membership, whichever is earlier.
* **Election to the Syndicate:**
* Dr. S.S.Sundaram has been duly elected to the Syndicate by the Senate.
* The election is under Section 18[a] - Other Members (1) of the Madras University Act 1923.
* The term is for the residual period up to 29-03-2018, or until cessation of Senate/Academic Council membership, whichever is earlier.
**Impact Analysis**
**University of Madras**
*Impact*
The University administration is impacted as the composition of the Academic Council and Syndicate is updated with the newly elected members.
*Action Required*
Update the records and integrate the new members into relevant university activities.
**Prof. S. Mahalingam**
*Impact*
Gains a position in the Academic Council and is expected to participate in Academic Council activities.
*Action Required*
Participate in Academic Council activities from 17-10-2016 to 16-10-2019.
**Dr. S.S. Sundaram**
*Impact*
Gains a position in the Syndicate and is expected to participate in Syndicate activities.
*Action Required*
Participate in Syndicate activities up to 29-03-2018.
Key Entities Referenced
Madras University Act, 1923: Governing law referenced for election of members to the Academic Council and Syndicate.
University of Madras: University where elections to the Academic Council and Syndicate are taking place.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette publishing the notifications.
Chennai: Location of the University of Madras and the publication of the gazette.