Constitution of Search Committee to Recommend a Panel of Three Names to the Chancellor for Appointment of Vice-Chancellor to the University of Madras
The Higher Education Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. (1D) No. 6, Higher Education (H1), dated 7th January 2016, constituting a Search Committee for the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madras. The committee must recommend a panel of three names, with their biodata, to the Chancellor of the University of Madras.
What the notification does
The Higher Education Department notification records that the Governor of Tamil Nadu constituted a Search Committee under Section 11 (1) and (2) of the Madras University Act, 1923. The committee's sole stated task is to recommend three candidates to the Governor-Chancellor for appointment as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madras.
The notification was published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary on 7th January 2016 as No. II(2)/HE/13(a)/2016. It was signed by Apoorva, Secretary to Government.
Search Committee members
The Search Committee consists of the following three members:
- Thiru P.N. Veda Narayanan, retired Vigilance and Development Commissioner, serves as the Chancellor's nominee and Convenor.
- Dr. R. Balasubramanian, Director, Faculty of Science and Humanities, S.R.M. University, serves as the Syndicate nominee and member.
- Thiru R. Surendira Prasad, former member of the Syndicate of the University of Madras, serves as the Senate nominee and member.
G.O. (1D) No. 6 specifically appoints Thiru P.N. Veda Narayanan as Convenor of the Search Committee.
Required recommendation
The Search Committee is requested to prepare and recommend a panel containing three names. The biodata of each recommended person must accompany the panel submitted to the Chancellor of the University of Madras.
The notification does not identify the three candidates or appoint a Vice-Chancellor. It creates the body responsible for making recommendations to the Chancellor, who is the stated recipient of the panel.
Relevance to land and property
The Higher Education Department notification concerns only the process for selecting a Vice-Chancellor for the University of Madras. It contains no provision about land ownership, property registration, planning permission, land use, development controls or other property rights.
A property buyer, owner or land professional in Tamil Nadu is therefore not directly affected by the provisions printed in this notification. Its direct relevance is to the University of Madras, the named committee members and the selection process for the University's Vice-Chancellor.
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Common questions
Does this notification change any land or property rules in Tamil Nadu?
No. The notification only constitutes a Search Committee for recommending candidates for appointment as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madras.
Who is the Convenor of the Search Committee?
Thiru P.N. Veda Narayanan, a retired Vigilance and Development Commissioner, is the Chancellor's nominee and Convenor.
How many names must the committee recommend?
The Search Committee must recommend a panel of three names, together with their biodata, to the Chancellor of the University of Madras.
Does the notification appoint the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madras?
No. It constitutes the committee that will recommend three candidates to the Governor-Chancellor for the appointment.
