Date: 2022-03-30Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES - THE TAMIL NADU Dr. M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI – 600 032 - Result of election of one member held to the Governing Council of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, specifically Part VI-Section 3(b), published on March 29, 2017. It includes notifications from Periyar University regarding the formation of a selection committee for suggesting names for the Vice-Chancellor position and from Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University regarding the election of a member to the Board of Management. The deadline for submitting nomination forms for the Vice-Chancellor selection committee is 3:00 PM on April 13, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Periyar University Vice-Chancellor Selection Committee:**
* A selection committee for the appointment of Vice Chancellor, Periyar University must be formed as per Section 12 (1) & (2) of the Periyar University Act, 1997.
* Each Syndicate and Senate member can nominate one person of high standing (not a university authority member) to the committee.
* Nomination forms are available at the Registrar's office.
* Nominations must be submitted to the Registrar by 3:00 PM on April 13, 2017, by the proposer, seconder, or nominee.
* Nominations must be in writing, signed by both a Senate member proposer and seconder, and include the nominee's consent.
* Nomination scrutiny will occur on the same day, with proposers, seconders, and nominees allowed to attend.
* The list of valid nominations will be published and sent to nominees not present at the scrutiny.
* Nominees can withdraw their nomination via registered post, attested by another Senate member, up to seven clear days prior to the election; withdrawals are final.
* If only one nominee remains after withdrawals, that person is deemed elected.
* If more than one nominee remains, Senate members will be informed of the date/time for the meeting, and a list of nominees will be sent at least ten clear days prior to the meeting.
* Elections will be conducted by secret ballot at the next Senate meeting before the Vice-Chancellor's office becomes vacant, or a special meeting can be convened by the Vice-Chancellor.
* The election process includes secret ballot, scrutineers, and specific rules for voting and handling spoiled ballots.
* The Chair declares the elected person with the highest votes, as nominated by the Senate for the Committee.
* The election of a member to the committee takes precedence over other business.
* Similar rules apply to Syndicate nominations, with "Syndicate" replacing "Senate" where necessary.
* The Syndicate can elect a nominee with majority consent after confirming with the nominee.
* Nomination papers not enclosed or not delivered by the stipulated time are invalid.
* **Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University - Board of Management Member Election:**
* As per Section 18(2)(h) of the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Act (1989), Dr. S. Muthaiah has been elected from the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly to serve on the Board of Management.
* The term is three years or until the member ceases to be a member of the Legislative Assembly, effective from February 1, 2017.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Periyar University Senate and Syndicate Members**
* **Impact:** Required to nominate candidates for the Vice-Chancellor Selection Committee.
* **Action Required:** Nominate candidates before the deadline and participate in the election process.
* **Potential Vice-Chancellor Nominees**
* **Impact:** Being considered for nomination to the Vice-Chancellor Selection Committee.
* **Action Required:** Provide consent to be nominated and potentially participate in the election.
* **Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Board of Management**
* **Impact:** Dr. S. Muthaiah joins the Board as a member.
* **Action Required:** Integrate the new member into the Board and related activities.
Key Entities Referenced
Periyar University, Salem: University for which a selection committee is being constituted to suggest names for the Vice-Chancellor position.
Periyar University Act, 1997: The act under which the selection committee for the Vice-Chancellor of Periyar University is being constituted; specifically, Section 12 sub sections (1) and (2).
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University: University related to the election of a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly to its Board of Management.
Chennai: Location relevant to the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly: Legislative body from which a member is elected to the Board of Management of the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University.