Date: 2022-06-22Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES - THE TAMIL NADU Dr. AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI-600 028 - Election of one member from among the members of the Academic Senate to the Syndicate
**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, specifically regarding the constitution of a Selection Committee for suggesting names to the panel of the Vice-Chancellor of Periyar University. It outlines the process for nominating and electing members to this committee. Nominations must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Constitution of Selection Committee:**
* A selection committee for the appointment of the Vice Chancellor, Periyar University has to be constituted as per section 12 sub section (1) and (2) of Periyar University Act, 1997.
* This is in accordance with the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary notification published on May 27, 2017 regarding TAMIL NADU ORDINANCE No. 2 of 2017.
* **Nominee Eligibility and Restrictions:**
* Nominees from the Senate and Syndicate must be eminent educationists.
* An "Eminent Educationist" is defined as a former Vice-Chancellor, a distinguished academician with at least ten years of professorial experience, or a Director/Head of a national institute.
* Nominees cannot be members of the University's authorities or connected to the University, its colleges, or recognized institutions.
* **Nomination Process:**
* Nomination forms are available at the Registrar's office, Periyar University, Salem.
* Nominations must be submitted to the Registrar by the proposer, seconder, or the proposed person by 3:00 p.m. on July 6, 2017.
* Each nomination must be in writing, with signatures from both the proposer and seconder, who must both be members of the Senate.
* The proposed nominee must sign the nomination form to express consent.
* The scrutiny of nominations will occur on the same day (July 6) by 3:15 p.m., and proposers, seconders, and nominees may attend.
* A list of valid nominations will be published on the University's notice board.
* **Withdrawal and Election:**
* Nominees can withdraw via registered post, attested by another Senate member, reaching the Registrar no later than seven clear days after nomination.
* If only one candidate remains after withdrawals, that person is deemed elected.
* If multiple candidates remain, Senate members will be informed of the election date and time set by the Vice-Chancellor, and receive a list of candidates at least ten clear days prior.
* Elections are to be held at the next ordinary Senate meeting (or a special meeting if necessary) using secret ballot.
* **Voting Process:**
* All members present are entitled to vote; proxy voting is prohibited. Members must sign an electoral roll.
* Voters mark ballot papers for their chosen candidate, with only one vote permitted per elector.
* Spoiled ballots can be exchanged for new ones, and the spoiled ballot is immediately cancelled and marked on the counterfoil.
* Two scrutinizers will count votes in the presence of Senate members and the Chairperson.
* **Other Provisions:**
* The election of the committee member takes precedence over all other business.
* Statutes relating to the nomination and election of the committee by the Senate apply similarly to nominations and elections by the Syndicate, with necessary adjustments.
* The Syndicate can elect nominees to the Committee through a resolution supported by a majority of members, after obtaining the nominee's consent.
* Nomination papers must be enclosed in a superscribed envelope and sent by Registered post or delivered in person or by messenger before the stipulated time to be considered valid.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Members of the Senate and Syndicate of Periyar University**
* **Impact:** Eligible members have the opportunity to nominate and elect members to the Selection Committee for the Vice-Chancellor appointment. They must adhere to the outlined nomination and voting procedures.
* **Action Required:** Nominate candidates, participate in the election process, and cast their votes according to the guidelines provided.
**Stakeholder: Registrar of Periyar University**
* **Impact:** Responsible for providing nomination forms, receiving nominations, overseeing the scrutiny process, publishing valid nominations, facilitating the election process, handling ballot papers, and declaring the results.
* **Action Required:** Manage the nomination and election process in accordance with the notification's regulations.
**Stakeholder: Potential Nominees for the Selection Committee**
* **Impact:** They are subject to the eligibility criteria outlined in the document and must consent to be nominated.
* **Action Required:** Review eligibility criteria, express consent, and provide necessary information for the nomination process.
**Stakeholder: Vice-Chancellor of Periyar University**
* **Impact:** The election impacts who will be on the selection committee for their replacement.
* **Action Required:** Convene a special meeting of the Senate for election of the nominee if he thinks it necessary and fix the date and hour for the senate to meet to vote on the nominations.
Key Entities Referenced
Periyar University Act, 1997: Governs the constitution of the selection committee for the Vice-Chancellor of Periyar University.
Periyar University, Salem: The university to which the selection committee and Vice-Chancellor appointment relate.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: The official publication where the notification regarding the selection committee constitution is published.
Tamil Nadu Ordinance No. 2 of 2017: Ordinance pertaining to the appointment of the Vice Chancellor of Periyar University.