The Tamil University Act, 1982State Act of Tamil Nadu · Act 9 of 1982
(1) No person shall be qualified for election or nomination as a member of any of the authorities of the University if, on the date of such election or nomination, he is --
(a) of unsound mind, deaf-mute or suffering from leprosy, or
(b) an applicant to be adjudicated as insolvent or an undercharged insolvent, or
(c) sentenced by a criminal court to imprisonment for any offence involving moral turpitude.
(2) In case of dispute or doubt as to whether a person is disqualified under sub-section (1), the - Syndicate .shall refer such case to the Chancellor whose decision shall be final.