Date: 2018-02-14Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES - TAMIL UNIVERSITY, THANJAVUR - Election of One Nominee by the Senate and Two by the Syndicate to the Committee for Recommending a Panel of Three Names to the Chancellor for the Appointment of the Vice-Chancellor
**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from Tamil University, Thanjavur, concerning the election of nominees by the Senate and Syndicate to a committee recommending candidates for the Vice-Chancellor position. The election is in accordance with the Tamil University Act 1982 and relevant statutes. Key dates include nomination submission by March 6th, scrutiny on March 6th, and possible election meetings on April 4th and 5th.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election Purpose:**
* Elect one nominee by the Senate and two nominees by the Syndicate.
* Nominees will serve on a committee of five to suggest a panel of three names to the Chancellor for the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.
* **Eligibility and Nomination Process:**
* Senate members can nominate one person, and Syndicate members can nominate two people, who are not members of any of the university authorities.
* Nominations must be in writing and signed by the proposer and a seconder.
* Prescribed forms can be obtained from the Registrar upon written request.
* Nominations must include the signatures of both proposer and seconder, and consent from the nominee.
* Nominations must be presented to the Registrar by the proposer, seconder, or nominee by 3 p.m. on March 6th, 2018.
* **Timeline and Procedures:**
* Scrutiny of nominations: March 6th, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. at the Registrar's office. Proposers, seconders, and nominees can attend.
* Publication of valid nominations: Evening of March 6th, 2018.
* Withdrawal deadline: March 16th, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
* Despatch of final candidate list: March 16th, 2018.
* Election meetings (if necessary):
* Syndicate: April 4th, 2018 from 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
* Senate: April 5th, 2018 from 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
**Impact Analysis**
**Senate Members**
* **Impact**: They must participate in the nomination process by nominating one eligible candidate.
* **Action Required**: Submit a valid nomination form, including signatures, by the deadline if they wish to nominate someone.
**Syndicate Members**
* **Impact**: They must participate in the nomination process by nominating up to two eligible candidates.
* **Action Required**: Submit a valid nomination form, including signatures, by the deadline if they wish to nominate someone. Obtain the prescribed form from the registrar.
**Proposed Nominees**
* **Impact**: Their eligibility and willingness to serve on the committee is crucial.
* **Action Required**: Sign the nomination form to indicate their consent to be nominated.
**Registrar**
* **Impact**: Responsible for overseeing and managing the nomination and election process.
* **Action Required**: Make prescribed forms available, receive and scrutinize nominations, and organize the election if required.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil University Act 1982: Governs the operation of Tamil University and referenced for election procedures.
Tamil University Statutes, Chapter XXV: Specifies the statutes for nominating a panel for Vice Chancellorship.
Tamil University, Thanjavur: University to which the election notification applies.
Senate (of Tamil University): One of the authorities of Tamil University involved in the election process.
Syndicate (of Tamil University): One of the authorities of Tamil University involved in the election process.