INDIAN PSYCHIATRIC SOCIETY TELANGANA STATE BRANCH (IPS-TSB)
ELECTION NOTIFICATION – 2025
As per the constitution and bylaws of the Indian Psychiatric Society – Telangana State Branch (IPS-TSB), the election process for the following posts will be conducted for the year 2025-2026.
Vacant Positions:
1. Vice President-cum-President Elect (1)
2. Honorary General Secretary (1)
3. Honorary Treasurer (1)
4. Honorary Editor (1)
5. IPS-TSB Representative to IPS-South Zonal Branch (1)
6. Executive Council Members (10) (3 positions reserved for women members)
Eligibility Criteria :
1. Vice President-cum-President Elect – Must be a Fellow of IPS (National) for at least 5 years and should have served as an office bearer or as an organizing secretary of the IPS-TSB Annual Conference/CME/P.G. Training Program.
2. Honorary General Secretary & IPS-TSB Representative to IPS-SZB – Must be a Fellow of IPS (National) for at least 2 years and should have served as an Executive Council member or an office bearer of IPS-TSB.
3. Executive Council Members & Other Office Bearers – Must be a Life Regular Member of IPS (National) and IPS-TSB for at least 2 years as of January 1, 2025.
Election Schedule:
• Notification & Call for Nominations: March 1, 2025
• Last Date for Receiving Nominations: March 31, 2025 (Only by Speed Post/Registered Post – Courier will not be accepted)
• Scrutiny of Nominations: By April 15, 2025
• Last Date for Withdrawal of Nominations: May 5, 2025
• Dispatch of Postal Ballots: May 20, 2025
• Last Date for Receipt of Postal Ballots: June 5, 2025 (Ballots received after this date will not be considered)
• In-Person Voting at Annual Conference: June 21, 2025 (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM) at IPS-TSB Annual Conference, Khammam
• Counting of Votes & Declaration of Results: June 21, 2025 (Before the AGBM)
Nomination Process:
1. Nomination forms must be submitted in a sealed envelope mentioning “Nomination for the post of ______” on the cover.
2. The nomination must be proposed and seconded by two Fellows of IPS (National).
3. The nominee must submit:
• A signed declaration agreeing to abide by the rules and regulations of IPS-TSB.
• A brief bio-data (100 words max) and a recent passport-size photograph.
• IPS (National) and IPS-TSB Membership Numbers.
4. Nominations must be sent by Speed Post/Registered Post only to:
Dr. [Name], Returning Officer, IPS-TSB
[Address]
Election Guidelines:
• No canvassing in any form (email, SMS, WhatsApp, bulk mail, courier, or meetings) will be allowed. Violation will lead to disqualification.
• Eligible voters who do not receive postal ballots can vote in person at the Annual Conference.
• Voters must carry a valid government-issued photo ID for in-person voting.
• The decision of the Returning Officer will be final in case of any disputes.
For any queries, contact:
Returning officer
Dr. Ashok K. Alimchandani
Email: ashokchandani@gmail.com
Phone: 9848050978
Election officer
Dr.N.D.Sanjaykumar
Address:
Pranati Neuropsychiatry Clinic,
Raja Theatre Road to Saibaba Temple Road,
Sai Nagar, Karimnagar 505001
Mobile: Number 8179896340
Email: drsk2010@gmail.com
