Date: 2016-11-30Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
UNIVERSITY AUTHORITIES - UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS - Member Elected to the Academic Council by the Senate - Election of one Member to the Syndicate by the Senate from among its
Members
**Executive Summary**
This document, from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette dated November 30, 2016, pertains to notifications regarding the University of Madras. It announces the election of a member to the Academic Council by the Senate, and the election of a member to the Syndicate by the Senate. Both elections specify periods for which members are elected.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Academic Council Election:**
* Prof. S. Mahalingam has been unanimously elected to the Academic Council by the Senate.
* The election is under Section 23[a]-Other Members [1] of the Madras University Act, 1923.
* The term is for three years, from 17-10-2016 to 16-10-2019, or until cessation of Senate membership, whichever is earlier.
* **Syndicate Election:**
* Dr. S.S. Sundaram has been duly elected to the Syndicate by the Senate.
* The election is under Section 18[a] - Other Members (1) of the Madras University Act 1923.
* The term is for the residual period up to 29-03-2018, or until cessation of Senate/Academic Council membership, whichever is earlier.
**Impact Analysis**
**University of Madras Senate Members**
* **Impact:** This notification informs the Senate members of the elected members for the Academic Council and Syndicate.
* **Action Required:** Update records to reflect the elected members and their terms of service.
**Prof. S. Mahalingam and Dr. S.S. Sundaram**
* **Impact:** Both individuals are now members of the University's respective councils.
* **Action Required:** Officially assume roles within the council and commit to fulfilling obligations as a member.
Key Entities Referenced
Madras University Act, 1923: Governing act of the University of Madras referenced for the election of members to the Academic Council and Syndicate.
University of Madras: A university authority where member elections to the Academic Council and Syndicate are being notified.
Chennai: Location of the Centenary Building and relevant addresses.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Part VI-Section 3(b): Official publication used for notifying actions of Quasi-Government bodies in Tamil Nadu.