**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on August 28, 2024. It announces the election of six members to the Syndicate by the Senate from among its members, as per the Madras University Act 1923. The elected members will serve from June 26, 2024, to June 25, 2027, or until their membership in the Senate/Academic Council ceases, whichever is earlier.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Notification Details:**
* Published in Part VI-Section 3(b) of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
* Notification Number: No. VI-3(b)/18/2024.
* **Election of Syndicate Members:**
* Six candidates have been duly elected to the Syndicate by the Senate.
* Elected under Section 18-1 [a] Other Members [1] of the Madras University Act 1923.
* Term of office: June 26, 2024 to June 25, 2027 or until cessation of membership in the Senate/Academic Council, whichever is earlier.
* **List of Elected Members:**
* Dr. S. Armstrong, Professor and Head I/C., Centre for the Endangered Languages
* Dr. S.S. Sundaram, Professor and Head, Department of Indian History
* Dr. Rita John, Professor and Head, Department of Theoretical Physics
* Dr. C. Murugan, Sastri Associate Professor and Head I/C., Department of Sanskrit
* Dr. K. Pandian, Professor and Head, Department of Inorganic Chemistry
* Dr. V. Mahadevan, Director of Physical Education, Madras University Union
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: The Newly Elected Syndicate Members**
* **Impact:**
* They have been duly elected to the Syndicate and are granted the rights and responsibilities associated with this role.
* Their academic career is officially recognised and certified by means of this announcement.
* **Action Required:**
* Fulfill their duties as Syndicate members for the specified term.
**Stakeholder: University of Madras**
* **Impact:**
* The University's Syndicate composition is officially updated.
* The document confirms the election of the six members, ensuring compliance with the Madras University Act 1923.
* **Action Required:**
* Officially recognise and integrate the new members into the Syndicate.
**Stakeholder: Senate/Academic Council Members**
* **Impact:**
* The document provides official notification of the Syndicate members elected from among them.
* The membership status of some member may change as they are elected to the syndicate.
* **Action Required:**
* Acknowledge the change in composition of Syndicate.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official state publication for notifications and legal announcements.
University of Madras: The primary subject of the notification, specifically the election of members to its Syndicate.
Chennai: Location where the Gazette is published and the location of University of Madras.
Madras University Act 1923: Act referenced for the election of Syndicate members.