UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES--UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS.--(i) Election of One Member to the Syndicate by the Academic Council from among its Members.--(ii) Election of Three Members to the Senate by the Academic Council.

**Executive Summary** The document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated May 14, 2025, regarding elections within the University of Madras. It specifically concerns the election of members to the Syndicate and Senate by the Academic Council. The elected members will serve for the residual period up to February 23, 2027, or until their membership in the Academic Council ceases, whichever is earlier. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Syndicate Election** * Dr. S. Santhosh Baboo has been elected to the Syndicate by the Academic Council. * He serves as the Principal of Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College (Autonomous), Chennai. * His term extends until February 23, 2027, or until he ceases to be a member of the Academic Council, whichever occurs first. * **Senate Election** * The following three individuals have been elected to the Senate by the Academic Council: * Dr. R. Krishnamurthy, Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, Government Arts College for Men (Autonomous), Nandanam, Chennai. * Dr. T. Mathuram, Associate Professor, Department of Zoology, Dr. Ambedkar Government Arts College (Autonomous), Vyasarpadi, Chennai. * Dr. A.N. Swamynathan, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Rajeswari Vedhachalam Government Arts College, Chengalpattu. * Their term extends until February 23, 2027, or until they cease to be members of the Academic Council, whichever occurs first. **Impact Analysis** **Elected Members** * **Impact:** They are granted membership to the Syndicate or Senate of Madras University and are expected to participate in the duties assigned to these roles. * **Action Required:** Assume their responsibilities as members of the Syndicate or Senate. **Academic Council of Madras University** * **Impact:** Their members were involved in electing the Syndicate and Senate members as outlined in the document. * **Action Required:** N/A. The election process has been completed. **University of Madras** * **Impact:** The composition of the Syndicate and Senate is updated with newly elected members, influencing the governance of the university. * **Action Required:** Integrate the newly elected members into the Syndicate and Senate. **Registrar of the University of Madras (S. Elumalai)** * **Impact:** They have certified and documented the election results. * **Action Required:** Maintain official records of the election results and communicate these changes to relevant university departments and external bodies.

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