**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, specifically Part VI-Section 3(b), regarding the election of a member to the Tamil University Senate from the Karanthai Tamil Sangam. The term of the current member ends on May 28, 2016, and nominations are due by June 22, 2016. The election, if needed, is scheduled for July 27, 2016.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Election Announcement:**
* An election will be held to select a member for the Tamil University Senate from the Karanthai Tamil Sangam.
* The current member's term expires on May 28, 2016.
* The new member's term will be three years or until the Senate is reconstituted, whichever is earlier.
* **Nomination Process:**
* Each member of Karanthai Tamil Sangam can nominate candidates.
* Each nomination must be proposed and seconded by eligible voters using the prescribed form.
* A signed declaration of willingness to serve on the Senate must be included with each nomination.
* **Submission Details:**
* Nominations must be sent in a sealed envelope marked "Nomination for Senate Member from Karanthai Tamil Sangam."
* Nominations must be sent by registered post with acknowledgment due or delivered in person to The Registrar (I/c) and Election Officer, Tamil University, Thanjavur - 613 010.
* Deadline for receiving nominations: 4:00 PM on June 22, 2016.
* Improperly submitted nominations will be rejected.
* **Review and Withdrawal:**
* Nomination papers will be reviewed at 5:00 PM on June 22, 2016, and the list of eligible candidates will be published that day.
* Candidates can withdraw their nomination by written notice to the Registrar (I/c) by 3:00 PM on June 29, 2016.
* **Election Details (if needed):**
* The final list of candidates will be published at 5:00 PM on June 29, 2016.
* If the number of candidates exceeds the vacancies, an election will be held on July 27, 2016, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
* The results will be announced on the same day.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Karanthai Tamil Sangam Members
* **Impact:** Members are eligible to nominate and vote for a representative to the Tamil University Senate.
* **Action Required:** Nominate candidates according to the guidelines and deadlines provided, and participate in the election if necessary.
**Stakeholder:** Registrar (I/c) and Election Officer, Tamil University
* **Impact:** Responsible for managing the election process.
* **Action Required:** Receive and review nominations, publish candidate lists, conduct the election (if needed), and announce the results.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication containing government notifications.
Tamil Nadu: The state to which this gazette and its contents pertain.
Part VI-Section 3(b): Specific section of the Gazette dealing with notifications from Quasi-Government bodies and Public Sector Undertakings.
Thanjavur: The location of the Tamil University referenced in the notification.
Tamil University: The university whose senate election is being announced.