Date: 2025-12-24Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES--THE TAMIL NADU Dr. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI-600 032.--Election of one nominee by the members of the Senate to the Vice-Chancellor Search Committee for Recommending a panel of names for Appointment as Vice-Chancellor -- Tamil Nadu Construction Corporation Public Works Circle, Trichy--Notification regarding the construction of substations and high-voltage power lines.
**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on December 24, 2025. It includes notifications from quasi-government bodies and public sector undertakings. A primary focus is on the election of a nominee for the Vice-Chancellor Search Committee at The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. Also included is an announcement about the construction of substations and high-voltage power lines. Key deadlines for the Vice-Chancellor nominee election are in January 2026, with polling on January 30, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Vice-Chancellor Search Committee Nominee Election:**
* A permanent vacancy for the Vice-Chancellor will occur on 01.06.2026.
* An election will be held to nominate a member of the Senate to the Vice-Chancellor Search Committee.
* **Election Schedule:**
* Last date for issuing nominations: January 8, 2026, 11:00 AM.
* Last date for receiving nominations: January 8, 2026, 3:00 PM.
* Scrutiny of nomination papers: January 8, 2026, 3:30 PM.
* Publication of valid nominations: January 8, 2026, 5:00 PM.
* Last date for withdrawal of nominations: January 19, 2026, 3:00 PM.
* Publication of final valid nominations: January 19, 2026, 5:00 PM.
* **Polling (if required):**
* Date and Time: January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
* Counting of Votes: January 30, 2026, 3:30 PM.
* **Construction of Substations and High-Voltage Power Lines (Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation):**
* Approval has been granted for the construction of new substations and high-voltage power lines.
* The work will be overseen by the Superintending Engineer/General Construction Circle/Trichy.
* **Specific Projects:**
* Upgrade and install a new line for the 110/33 KV substation in Thittakudi, Cuddalore district (12.5 km).
* Install a new line from Eachangadu SS to Sendurai SS in Perambalur district (15 km).
* Install a new line for the proposed Manachanallur 110/22 KV substation in Trichy Metro EDC (8 km).
**Impact Analysis**
**Senate Members of The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University:**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to nominate and elect a member to the Vice-Chancellor Search Committee.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the nomination and election process according to the schedule.
**Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation:**
* **Impact:** Tasked with the construction of new substations and high-voltage power lines to meet growing energy demands.
* **Action Required:** Oversee and execute the approved projects.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: The official gazette publishing government notifications and information.
Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University: A medical university in Tamil Nadu, referenced in the context of elections to the Vice-Chancellor Search Committee.
Chennai: Location of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and publication city of the Gazette.
Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Act, 1987 (Tamil Nadu Act 37 of 1987): Act governing the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board: The utility board responsible for establishing substations and power lines in Tamil Nadu