**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated February 22, 2017, regarding the election results of professors to the Senate of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. The election was conducted under Section 18(3)(a) of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai Act, 1987. The notification lists the elected members and their period of membership, commencing August 5, 2016, and ending August 4, 2019.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Purpose:** To publish the list of members elected to the Senate of The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.
* **Election Details:**
* Elections held for teachers of affiliated Medical Colleges under Section 18(3)(a) of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai Act, 1987.
* **Elected Members (with Period of Membership: August 5, 2016 - August 4, 2019):**
* Dr. K. Amudavalli, M.D., Professor of Pharmacology, Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri.
* Dr. A. Chandrabose, MD., Vice Principal and Professor & HOD of Physiology I.R.T. Perundurai Medical College, Perundurai.
* Dr. D. Premkumar, M.S., Professor of General Surgery and Medical Superintendent, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Kancheepuram.
* Dr. K.V. Jayaprakash, M.S., (Ortho), Professor & HOD Orthopaedics, Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Melmaruvathur.
* **Membership Duration:** Membership is valid for the specified period or until the member no longer holds the post of Professor at the affiliated college, or until their superannuation, whichever occurs first.
**Impact Analysis**
**Senate Members of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University**
* **Impact:** The listed individuals are now officially recognized as members of the Senate of the University.
* **Action Required:** Fulfill the duties and responsibilities associated with being a Senate member, as defined by the University's statutes and regulations.
**The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai**
* **Impact:** The University has a newly elected Senate, responsible for governing and overseeing its academic and administrative affairs.
* **Action Required:** Acknowledge and integrate the new members into the Senate.
**Teachers and Affiliated Medical Colleges**
* **Impact:** The elected professors will represent their respective colleges on the Senate.
* **Action Required:** Support and communicate with their elected representatives to voice concerns and contribute to university governance.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai Act, 1987: Governs the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai and is referenced as the basis for the election process described in the notice.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette where the notification about the election results is published.
Senate of the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University: The body to which the professors are being elected.
Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai: The medical university for which Senate members are being elected.