Appointment of Vice-Chancellors of Tamil Nadu Open University and Bharathiar University
The Higher Education Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu published G.O. (1D) No. 195, Higher Education (K2), and G.O. (1D) No. 198, Higher Education (H2), both dated 2 June 2016, in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary. Acting as Governor-Chancellor, the Governor appointed Dr. M. Bhaskaran as Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Open University and Dr. A. Ganapathi as Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiar University, each for three years from the date of assuming office.
What the Gazette notifications do
The Higher Education Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu published two university leadership appointments in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary. G.O. (1D) No. 195, Higher Education (K2), dated 2 June 2016, concerns Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai. G.O. (1D) No. 198, Higher Education (H2), dated 2 June 2016, concerns Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
The Governor-Chancellor made the appointments using powers under the Tamil Nadu Open University Act, 2002 and the Bharathiar University Act, 1981.
Key appointments
- G.O. (1D) No. 195 appoints Dr. M. Bhaskaran as Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai. The notification identifies him as Professor of Seed Science and Technology and Special Officer (Seeds), Seed Centre, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.
- Dr. M. Bhaskaran's appointment is for three years, beginning on the date he assumes office.
- G.O. (1D) No. 198 appoints Dr. A. Ganapathi as Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. The notification identifies him as a University Grants Commission Emeritus Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, School of Biotechnology, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli.
- Dr. A. Ganapathi's appointment is for three years, beginning on the date he assumes office.
Who is affected
The appointments directly concern Tamil Nadu Open University, Bharathiar University, the two appointed Vice-Chancellors and people dealing with the administration of those universities. The Gazette records who was appointed, the legal authority used and the duration of each appointment.
Relevance to land and property
The Higher Education Department notifications do not govern land ownership, registration, planning, building approval, land use or property transactions. They make university Vice-Chancellor appointments only. A property buyer, owner or professional does not need to take any land-related action based on these notifications.
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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 these notifications. They deal only with the appointment of Vice-Chancellors for Tamil Nadu Open University and Bharathiar University.
Who was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Open University?
Dr. M. Bhaskaran was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai, under G.O. (1D) No. 195, Higher Education (K2), dated 2 June 2016.
Who was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiar University?
Dr. A. Ganapathi was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, under G.O. (1D) No. 198, Higher Education (H2), dated 2 June 2016.
When did the three-year terms begin?
Each three-year term began on the date the appointed person assumed office. The notifications do not state those assumption dates.
