**Executive Summary**
This document is an excerpt from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated November 30, 2016. It contains notifications from the University of Madras regarding the election of members to the Academic Council and the Syndicate. The notification outlines the details of the elected members and the period of their tenure.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election to the Academic Council:**
* Prof. S.Mahalingam was unanimously elected to the Academic Council by the Senate.
* His tenure is for three years, from 17-10-2016 to 16-10-2019, or until cessation of his membership in the Senate, whichever is earlier.
* **Election to the Syndicate:**
* Dr. S.S.Sundaram was duly elected to the Syndicate by the Senate.
* His tenure is for the residual period up to 29-03-2018 or until the date of cessation of his membership in the Senate/Academic Council, whichever is earlier.
**Impact Analysis**
**University of Madras Senate and Members**
* **Impact:** The Senate is impacted by the elections, as it has elected members to both the Academic Council and the Syndicate, filling positions that needed to be occupied.
* **Action Required:** The Senate needs to acknowledge the elected members and update their records accordingly.
**Prof. S.Mahalingam**
* **Impact:** Prof. S.Mahalingam is appointed as a member of the Academic Council.
* **Action Required:** Prof. S.Mahalingam needs to fulfil his responsibilities as a member of the Academic Council from 17-10-2016 to 16-10-2019.
**Dr. S.S.Sundaram**
* **Impact:** Dr. S.S.Sundaram is appointed as a member of the Syndicate.
* **Action Required:** Dr. S.S.Sundaram needs to fulfill his responsibilities as a member of the Syndicate until 29-03-2018.
Key Entities Referenced
Madras University Act, 1923: Governing law of the University of Madras, referenced in the notification regarding election of members to the Academic Council and Syndicate.
University of Madras: The university to which the notifications regarding election of members to the Academic Council and Syndicate pertain.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette publishing the notifications.
Chennai: Location of the Centenary Building, Chepauk, and the directorate of stationery and printing, indicating the origin and application of the notifications.