Vice-Chancellor Appointments for Two Chennai Universities
The Higher Education Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. (1D) No. 9, Higher Education (H1), dated 10 January 2013, and G.O. (1D) No. 10, Higher Education (K1), dated 10 January 2013, concerning appointments to two universities in Chennai. Exercising statutory powers, the Governor-Chancellor appointed Dr. R. Thandavan as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madras and Dr. Chandrakantha Jeyabalan as Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Open University, each for three years from the date of assuming office.
What the notifications do
G.O. (1D) No. 9, Higher Education (H1), dated 10 January 2013, and G.O. (1D) No. 10, Higher Education (K1), dated 10 January 2013, record two Vice-Chancellor appointments by the Governor-Chancellor. The Higher Education Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu published both notifications in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary.
The notifications concern university administration. They do not contain provisions about land ownership, property registration, planning, development, patta, tenancy or land use.
University of Madras appointment
G.O. (1D) No. 9 appoints Dr. R. Thandavan as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madras, Chennai. The appointment was made using powers under the Madras University Act, 1923.
Key details are:
- Dr. R. Thandavan was formerly Professor and Head of the Anna Centre for Public Affairs at the University of Madras.
- The appointment is for three years.
- The three-year period begins on the date he assumes office.
Tamil Nadu Open University appointment
G.O. (1D) No. 10 appoints Dr. Chandrakantha Jeyabalan as Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai. The appointment was made using powers under the Tamil Nadu Open University Act, 2002.
Key details are:
- Dr. Chandrakantha Jeyabalan was formerly Principal of Arulmigu Palaniandavar Arts College for Women, Palani.
- The appointment is for three years.
- The three-year period begins on the date she assumes office.
Who is affected
The two Higher Education Department notifications directly concern the appointed Vice-Chancellors and the administration of the University of Madras and Tamil Nadu Open University. University staff, students and others dealing with these institutions may use the Gazette publication as the official record of the appointments.
Property buyers, owners and land professionals are not given any duties, rights, fees or procedures by these notifications. The document does not alter any land or property rule.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette notification affect my land or property in Tamil Nadu?
No land or property provision appears in the notifications. They deal only with the appointment of Vice-Chancellors for the University of Madras and Tamil Nadu Open University.
Who was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madras?
The Governor-Chancellor appointed Dr. R. Thandavan as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madras, Chennai.
Who was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Open University?
The Governor-Chancellor appointed Dr. Chandrakantha Jeyabalan as Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai.
When do the three-year appointment periods begin?
Each three-year period begins from the date on which the appointed person assumes office.
