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India Today
23-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Celebi calls Centre's move 'violation of rules', Delhi High Court reserves order
The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved its order on a petition filed by Turkish firm Celebi Aviation Services India Pvt Ltd, challenging the government's decision to revoke its security clearance. The cancellation, initiated by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), has stirred legal and diplomatic ripples amid heightened tensions between India and on behalf of Celebi, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi argued that the BCAS action violated established legal procedure under Rule 12 of the Aircraft Security Rules. "This unilateral action is a complete violation of Rule 12 and renders the cancellation order both invalid and meaningless," Rohatgi submitted before the maintained that the government is required to present a factual basis for revoking a company's security clearance. "Even if you make rules related to security at the airport, you are bound by the rules. The government cannot say that if we have made the rule, we can violate it," said Rohatgi in court. He further urged the court to ensure that reasons behind the cancellation are clearly recorded in writing, to establish transparency and legal accountability."They will have to follow the law and the court should record the reasons in writing so that it becomes known under which rule the action has been taken," he Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the government, informed the court that he would file written submissions by an earlier hearing on Wednesday, Rohatgi emphasised that Celebi had operated in India for 17 years without any allegations or lapses. He described the revocation as arbitrary and contrary to principles of natural justice. advertisementHe also pointed out that the legal framework governing aviation security had evolved, noting that earlier judgments were based on outdated regulations under the Aircraft Rules of 1937, whereas the current case falls under Rule 12 of the 2011 guidelines."Justice Kurian Joseph's judgment dealt with the Aircraft Rules of 1937, which are no longer applicable. There were new rules in 2011, and the current position is governed by Rule 12," he controversy began on May 15, when India revoked Celebi's security clearance citing national security concerns. The move followed a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) press briefing on May 9, which pointed to the use of Turkish-origin drones in a cross-border attack by to official statements and preliminary forensic analysis, debris from drones used in the May 8–9 overnight assault on Indian military and civilian targets confirmed they were Turkish-made "Asisguard Songar" models, designed for surveillance and precision further claimed that Turkey not only supplied armed drones to Pakistan but also provided operational assistance, with Turkish operators reportedly guiding the Watch
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Delhi HC reserves order on Celebi's plea against revocation of security clearance
The Delhi High Court on Friday (May 23, 2025) reserved its verdict on a plea by Turkiye-based Celebi, an operator at multiple airports across India, challenging the revocation of its security clearance. The court reserved the verdict after hearing Celebi Airport Services India Pvt. Ltd. and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt. Ltd., and the Union government. Also Read | Centre opposes Turkish firm Celebi's plea against revoking of security clearance The Bureau of Civil Aviation Safety (BCAS) on May 15 revoked the security clearance of the firms just days after Turkiye 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, representing the Centre, defended the decision to revoke the security clearance of the firms without warning as it was 'dealing with a sui generis situation where there is a potential threat to the country's civil aviation security at various airports...' Mr. Mehta stated that the firms were involved in ground and cargo handling, with access to aircraft and cargo screening at several airports, including those handling VIP movements, prompting authorities to exercise their 'plenary powers' under the relevant law to take action. Celebi had contended that it had been operating in India for the past 17 years, but was given no opportunity before the security clearances were revoked.
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Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Delhi HC reserves verdict on Turkish firm Celebi's plea on airport contract
The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved its verdict on a petition filed by Istanbul-headquartered firm Celebi against the Centre's order to revoke its security clearance. After hearing submissions by the lawyers appearing for both sides, Justice Sachin Datta asked the petitioners namely Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt Ltd, as well as the Centre, which is the defendant in the case, to file their written submissions by Monday. On May 15, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Safety (BCAS) had revoked the security clearance of Celebi, which is a private firm, after the Turkish govt extended diplomatic support to Pakistan in the latter's conflict against India. Turkey also condemned air strikes carried out by India at terror camps located in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. Later, Celebi filed a petition in the Delhi HC challenging the BCAS order arguing that "vague" national security concerns were cited without reasoning. "[The order] fails to disclose any specific or substantive reason except for a vague and general reference to 'national security'... (it) provides no reasons or justification," it added. The BCAS, in its order, had 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." Senior counsel Mukul Rohatgi, representing Celebi, had contended the BCAS' 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. Notably, the security clearance to the company, part of Turkey's Celebi, was given in November 2022. Celebi employs more than 10,000 people in India and provides ground services at nine major airports, including Delhi and Mumbai. It has been operating in the country for over 15 years. (With inputs from PTI)
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.
New Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Delhi HC reserves verdict on Turkish firm Celebi's pleas against revocation of security clearance
NEW DELHI: 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.
