Date: 2022-09-07Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES - UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS - Elections to [i] the Syndicate, [ii] the Senate and [iii] the Standing Committee of the Academic Council by the Academic Council.
**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated September 6, 2017, announces elections to the Syndicate and Academic Council of the Thiruvalluvar University. It details the eligibility criteria for candidates, the nomination process, and a schedule of key dates, including deadlines for nominations, withdrawals, and ballot receipt, culminating in the declaration of results on October 28, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election Scope:**
* Elections are to be held for positions in the Syndicate and Academic Council of Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore.
* **Eligibility and Representation:**
* Two Syndicate members are to be elected from Principals of Affiliated Colleges.
* Ten Principals of Affiliated Colleges are to be elected to the Academic Council.
* Ten teachers of affiliated and approved colleges (excluding Principals) are to be elected to the Academic Council.
* Two Secretaries of Private Colleges are to be elected to the Academic Council.
* Elections will follow a system of proportional representation using single transferable votes.
* **Term of Office:**
* Elected members will hold office for a period of three years from the date of result declaration.
* **Nomination Process:**
* Nomination papers must be enclosed in a superscribed envelope addressed to the Registrar.
* Envelopes must be superscribed with the correct designation:
* "NOMINATION TO THE SYNDICATE BY THE PRINCIPALS"
* "NOMINATION TO THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL BY THE PRINCIPALS"
* "NOMINATION TO THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL BY THE TEACHERS [Other than Principals]"
* "NOMINATION TO THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL BY THE SECRETARIES"
* Nomination papers must be sent via registered post with acknowledgement due or delivered in person/by messenger.
* Improperly enclosed or delivered nomination papers will be deemed invalid.
* Electors may act as proposers or seconders in Nomination Papers for as many times as there are vacancies, but not more.
* **Election Schedule:**
* Calling for Nominations: September 6, 2017.
* Last date for nomination receipt: September 18, 2017, up to 4:00 PM.
* Scrutiny of nomination papers: September 18, 2017, at 4:30 PM.
* Publication of valid nominations: September 18, 2017, at 5:00 PM.
* Last date for withdrawal: September 25, 2017, up to 4:00 PM.
* Publication of final list: September 25, 2017, at 4:30 PM.
* Ballot paper issue (if necessary): October 9-11, 2017.
* Last date for ballot receipt: October 27, 2017, up to 4:00 PM.
* Vote scrutiny/counting and result declaration: October 28, 2017, at 9:00 AM.
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact**
* Principals, teachers, and secretaries of affiliated colleges within Thiruvalluvar University are affected by the election.
**Action Required**
* Eligible individuals must prepare and submit nominations according to the specified process and deadlines, including sending papers by Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due to the Registrar’s office.
* Electors need to follow the deadlines for withdrawal of nominations (if needed).
* Electors may cast votes, if necessary.
Key Entities Referenced
Thiruvalluvar University Act, 2002 (Tamil Nadu Act 32 of 2002): Governs the election process for the Syndicate and Academic Council.
Syndicate: One of the bodies of Thiruvalluvar University for which elections are being conducted.
Academic Council: One of the bodies of Thiruvalluvar University for which elections are being conducted.
Thiruvalluvar University: The university holding elections for the Syndicate and Academic Council.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official government publication where the notification is published.