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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
HC nod for Turkish co to take inventory at city airport
Chennai: Madras high court has allowed Turkey-based company, Celebi Ground Services, to enter the Chennai airport premises for taking an inventory after getting prior approval from airport authorities. Justice Abdul Quddhose issued an interim order to this effect on Monday, on a petition filed by Celebi Ground Services Chennai Pvt Ltd, challenging cancellation of concession agreement by Airport Authority of India (AAI) following the cancellation of its security clearance by BCAS under ministry of civil aviation on May 26. When the plea came up for hearing, senior advocate P S Raman, representing the company, submitted that it had invested huge amounts of money in its equipment and software and that the AAI was attempting to appoint third parties who would exploit these instruments. The sudden cancellation of the agreement caused a huge financial loss to the company, and it was done due to vendetta, he added. He wanted the court to pass an interim injunction restraining the AAI from creating any third-party rights. Solicitor-general Tushar Mehta, representing AAI, submitted that it was necessary to appoint a third party for smooth functioning of the airport. To this, Raman informed the court that relief was granted by Bombay high court in a similar petition. Opposing the argument, Mehta submitted that the facts of the present case were different from those of the one pending before the Bombay HC. Recording the submissions, the court directed AAI to file counter to the petitions and adjourned hearing to July 7.
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Business Standard
8 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
AAI seeks new handler at Chennai airport amid ongoing Çelebi's legal battle
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) informed the Madras High Court on Monday that it must appoint a new ground handling and cargo operator for Chennai International Airport, following the termination of Turkish firm Çelebi Airport Services India's contract over national security concerns. Appearing before Justice Abdul Quddhose, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta said the airport requires a minimum of three ground handlers to maintain uninterrupted operations. With Çelebi's removal, the AAI is compelled to initiate a fresh tendering process to fill the operational gap, according to a report by Bar and Bench. However, the AAI clarified that any new appointment would be provisional and subject to the outcome of ongoing legal proceedings initiated by Çelebi in both the Madras and Delhi High Courts. The Turkish company is contesting the cancellation of its contracts at various Indian airports, as well as the underlying reason — the withdrawal of its security clearance by India's Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). Çelebi contract terminated over security concerns The BCAS revoked Çelebi's clearance following geopolitical tensions, after Turkey expressed support for Pakistan during a recent four-day conflict with India. Çelebi has challenged this decision in multiple courts, including those in Bombay and Gujarat. HC allows AAI to proceed with new appointment The Madras High Court allowed the AAI to proceed with appointing a new ground handler, but only on a provisional basis, subject to the outcome of ongoing legal proceedings. The court permitted Çelebi to request an official inventory of its assets from the AAI. The court also ruled that either party could return to court if any of the undertakings, such as not using Çelebi's equipment or software, were violated. In addition to the ongoing proceedings in Chennai, Çelebi has filed a writ petition specifically challenging the revocation of its security clearance. The matter is listed for hearing on June 24. A parallel case related to the company's role at Delhi International Airport is under consideration by the Delhi High Court, where judgment has been reserved. The Madras High Court will resume hearing the original application concerning the Chennai airport contract on July 7.
Mint
12 hours ago
- Business
- Mint
Turkish company Celebi moves Madras HC to challenge cancellation of services contract at Chennai airport
Turkish company Celebi's subsidiary has moved the Madras High Court seeking an interim injunction on the Airports Authority of India's decision to cancel its concession agreement for the Chennai Airport, LiveLaw reported on June 9. The company is seeking Madras HC intervention over AAI's cancellation of the concession agreement, after the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) removed its security clearance, it added. Chennai Airport had cancelled its contract with Celebi Ground Services Chennai on May 26, the report said. Addressing the Madras HC bench of Justice Abdul Quddhose for Celebi, advocate PS Raman told the court that the company made huge investments for equipments and software, adding that the AAI was attempting to appoint a third parties, who would exploit these tools, the LiveLaw report stated. (This is a developing story, more updates coming…)
