The Tamil Nadu Retired College Teachers’ Association (TANRECTA), a registered State-level body functioning since 2000 with 33 branches across Tamil Nadu, has constituted a three-member committee to conduct elections for its State office-bearers, as the current term of the Office Bearers comes to an end in March 2026. The decision was taken at the State executive committee meeting held in Tiruchi on February 5, 2026.
The association has been actively engaged in safeguarding the welfare of retired college teachers by facilitating pension-related matters, submission of life certificates, settlement of family pensions, and providing guidance on administrative procedures. It also assists members during medical emergencies and helps streamline reimbursement processes under medical insurance schemes. Acting as a liaison with government departments, higher education authorities, and treasury officials, the association has been addressing pensioners’ grievances and collaborating with other teachers’ bodies to represent education-related demands to the government. It has also been involved in various social welfare initiatives.
The present State office-bearers include: President Prof. Swaminathan (Chennai), Vice-President Prof. Mathu (Salem), General Secretary Prof. Manoharan (Madurai), Joint Secretaries Prof. Muhammed Riyas Iqbal (Villupuram) and Prof. Rohini Devi (Madurai), and Treasurer Prof. Gnanasekaran (Mayiladuthurai).
As per the resolution passed at the meeting, the election committee comprises Prof. K. John Kumar, former professor of Bishop Heber College, Tiruchi, as Convenor, with Prof. M. Abdul Kadir, former Principal of Wakf Board College, Madurai, and Prof. G. Manivannan, former professor of Government College, Pudukkottai, as members.
According to Prof. Abdul Kadir, a member of the election committee, elections will be held to fill seven State-level posts — President, General Secretary and Treasurer (one each), and two posts each for Vice-President and Joint Secretary, with representation from both male and female members.
The election committee met in Tiruchi on February 6, 2026 and finalised the election schedule. Nominations may be filed from February 18 to February 27, 2026, up to 5 p.m. Scrutiny of nominations will take place on February 28, and the list of eligible candidates will be released the same day. Withdrawal of nominations will be permitted up to 5 p.m. on March 7. The final list of candidates will be published on March 8.
If more than one nomination is received for any post, polling will be conducted on March 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sri Sangeethas Hotel Hall, near the Central Bus Stand, Tiruchi. Counting of votes will commence at 2.15 p.m., followed by the announcement of results. The swearing-in of the newly elected office-bearers and the State general body meeting will be held immediately thereafter, Prof. Abdul Kadir said.