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Time of India
07-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'Unprecedented threat': Delhi HC junks Turkish-based Celebi's plea against revocation of security clearance; cites national security
This is a representative AI image (Pic credit: Lexica) NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Monday junked the petition of Turkey-based firm Çelebi, which challenged the revocation of its security clearance by aviation watchdog Bureau of Civil Aviation Safety (BCAS) in the "interest of national security". Earlier on May 15, BCAS revoked the security clearance of Celebi after Turkey supported Pakistan and condemned India's strike on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt Ltd are responsible for ground handling and cargo terminal functions at various airports in India. Celebi has been operating for over 15 years and has over 10,000 people. It offers its services at nine airports. The clearance was originally granted in November 2022, but the aviation security watchdog deemed Celebi's continued operations in India "hazardous" in the current geopolitical climate. "... the security clearance in r/o Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd is hereby revoked with immediate effect in the interest of national security," the BCAS said in its order. Centre flags 'unprecedented' threat The central government defended the revocation in court, arguing that intelligence inputs raised an 'unprecedented' threat to aviation security linked to Celebi's operations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Book Your Daily Profit By 11 AM With This Superclass By Mr. Bala TradeWise Learn More Undo On May 19, the government formally said that the move was based on sensitive inputs that indicated Celebi's continued presence posed a national security risk. Celebi cites natural justice Representing Celebi, the company's legal counsel argued that the Centre's decision violated principles of natural justice. They contended that the director general of BCAS failed to provide a proper show-cause notice or offer Celebi a hearing before taking punitive action.
India Today
07-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Turkish aviation firm's plea against security clearance revocation dismissed
The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed Turkish aviation firm Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd's petition challenging the government's decision to revoke its security clearance on national security Sachin Datta dismissed the petitions filed by Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt Ltd, which manage ground handling and cargo operations at several Indian airports. The verdict had been reserved on May aviation security regulator, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), had withdrawn Celebi's security clearance on May 15, citing national security interests. The decision came days after Turkey openly backed Pakistan and condemned India's strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir (POK), sparking widespread public outrage in India. Celebi, part of Turkey's Celebi group, has been operating in India's aviation sector for over 15 years and employs more than 10,000 people across nine airports. The security clearance now withdrawn had been granted as recently as November Central government's counsel defended the revocation, arguing there was an "unprecedented threat" to aviation security that justified immediate action. In an affidavit filed on May 19, the Centre said the clearance was withdrawn based on specific inputs that continuing Celebi's services would pose risks under the current for the company, Celebi's counsel argued that the government's move violated principles of natural justice and the procedure laid down under the Aircraft Security Rules. He contended that the Director General of BCAS should have issued a notice, provided an opportunity for a hearing, and recorded reasons before taking such an extreme government, however, maintained that the security clearance was revoked "with immediate effect in the interest of national security". The aviation ministry and junior aviation minister Murlidhar Mohol also defended the decision, citing public demands to ban Celebi due to Turkey's stance on the High Court's dismissal, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security's revocation order stands, directly impacting Celebi's operations in India. The detailed judgment will be uploaded shortly.- Ends
Mint
06-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Delhi HC likely to pronounce verdict on Monday on Turkish firms plea against revocation of security clearance
New Delhi, Jul 6 (PTI) The Delhi High Court is likely to pronounce on Monday its verdict on petitions by Turkey-based Celebi against the revocation of its security clearance. Bureau of Civil Aviation Safety (BCAS) on May 15 revoked the security clearance, days after Turkey backed Pakistan and condemned India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country. Justice Sachin Datta on May 23 reserved the verdict after hearing the submissions in the matter. Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt Ltd oversee ground handling and cargo terminal functions at various airports in the country. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the central authority, defended the action, pointing out an "unprecedented" threat to aviation security. Senior counsel Mukul Rohatgi, representing Celebi, contended on Friday that the Centre's move was against the principles of natural justice and in violation of the procedure under the Aircraft Security Rules. Rohatgi said the Director General of Bureau of Civil Aviation Security ought to have given the petitioners a hearing after giving notice of "proposed punishment" and subsequently given reasons for their action. On May 19, the Centre said the decision to revoke clearance was taken in the interest of national security in light of certain inputs that continuing the services of the petitioner companies would be hazardous in the current scenario. Celebi, operating in the Indian aviation sector for over 15 years and employing over 10,000 people, offers its services at nine airports. BCAS, in its order, said, "... the security clearance in r/o Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd is hereby revoked with immediate effect in the interest of national security." The security clearance to the company, part of Turkey's Celebi, was given in November 2022.
Deccan Herald
23-05-2025
- Business
- Deccan Herald
Govt taking inputs from IndiGo, security agencies: Aviation ministry on airline operating leased Turkish Airlines planes
On May 15, aviation security watchdog BCAS revoked the security clearance for Turkish company Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd in the "interest of national security", days after Turkiye backed Pakistan and condemned India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi HC reserves verdict on Turkish firm Celebi's pleas against revocation of security clearance
The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved its verdict on petitions by Turkey-based Celebi against the revocation of its security clearance . Justice Sachin Datta heard submissions by the lawyers appearing for petitioners -- Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt Ltd, as well as the Centre. The judge asked the parties to file their written submissions in the matter by Monday. Bureau of Civil Aviation Safety ( BCAS ) on May 15 revoked the security clearance, days after Turkey backed Pakistan and condemned India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country. Senior counsel Mukul Rohatgi , representing Celebi, had contended the Centre's move was against the principles of natural justice and in violation of the procedure under the Aircraft Security Rules. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta , on the other hand, defended the action, stating that there was an "unprecedented" threat to aviation security . Live Events He argued the decision to revoke clearance was taken in the interest of national security in light of certain inputs that continuing the services of the petitioner companies would be hazardous in the current scenario. Celebi, operating in the Indian aviation sector for over 15 years and employing over 10,000 people, offers its services at nine airports. BCAS, in its order, said, "... the security clearance in r/o Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd is hereby revoked with immediate effect in the interest of national security." The security clearance to the company, part of Turkey's Celebi, was given in November 2022. Celebi handles around 58,000 flights and 5,40,00 tonne of cargo annually in India, according to its website.
