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Mint
23-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Bombay HC allows Mumbai airport to terminate Turkish ground operator Celebi's contract
The Bombay High Court has on July 23 in effect allowed Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) to terminate services of Turkish ground-handling company Celebi and The Bombay High Court on Wednesday set aside its earlier interim order restraining the Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) from finalising tenders for ground and bridge handling services post termination of Turkish firm Celebi's contract. A bench of Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan said the interim protection granted in May cannot be continued as the Delhi HC earlier this month dismissed Celebi's petition against similar contract termination of the Delhi airport and revocation of security clearance. 'It is now clear that holding up the decision of finding a replacement is not possible and tenable. Continuation of the ad-interim order is no longer reasonable and hence stands vacated,' the court said. It added that post revocation of security clearance, all employees and equipment of the petitioner firm have been placed under the control of another company, Indo Thai Airport Services Ltd, which is now carrying out the ground handling and bridge mounting services at the Mumbai airport. 'The petitioner firm has lost all physical access to the airport,' the court said. The HC said that as per the contract agreement, conciliation efforts are underway between the parties concerned and disposed of the petitions filed by Celebi. Amid the backlash in India over Turkiye's support to Pakistan during 'Operation Sindoor', India's aviation security regulator BCAS (Bureau of Civil Aviation Security) had revoked the security clearance of Celebi Airport Services India on grounds related to national security. The company had moved the high court against the revocation of its security clearance and subsequent termination of its contract with MIAL. The firm's petition challenging revocation of security clearance is pending before a division bench of the Bombay HC and is likely to be taken up for hearing on Thursday. Celebi holds 59 per cent stake in Celebi Nas Airport Services India Private Limited. The petition sought suspension and annulment of the administrative decision of security clearance cancellation granted by BCAS under the Ministry of Civil Aviation of India. It also sought annulment of terminations of the Bridge Mounted Equipment Service Agreement and the Concession Agreement, and Ground Handling Services by MIAL. By way of interim relief, Celebi had sought HC to restrain MIAL from taking any final decision on the tenders issued on May 17 for the selection of a new ground handling agency for these services. On May 26, a vacation bench had passed an interim order restraining MIAL from taking its final decision on the tenders. The Delhi HC, while dismissing Celebi's plea against the security clearance revocation, noted that there were 'compelling national security considerations involved', which 'impelled' the Centre to revoke the clearance, with 'impelling geo-political considerations' at play.
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MIAL gets HC relief over replacement for Turkish firm Celebi for ground services at Mumbai airport
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday set aside its earlier interim order restraining the Mumbai International Airport Limited ( MIAL ) from finalising tenders for ground and bridge handling services post termination of Turkish firm Celebi 's contract. A bench of Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan said the interim protection granted in May cannot be continued as the Delhi HC earlier this month dismissed Celebi's petition against similar contract termination of the Delhi airport and revocation of security clearance. "It is now clear that holding up the decision of finding a replacement is not possible and tenable. Continuation of the ad-interim order is no longer reasonable and hence stands vacated," the court said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 21st Century Skills Start with Confident Communication Planet Spark Learn More Undo It added that post revocation of security clearance, all employees and equipment of the petitioner firm have been placed under the control of another company, Indo Thai Airport Services Ltd, which is now carrying out the ground handling and bridge mounting services at the Mumbai airport . "The petitioner firm has lost all physical access to the airport," the court said. Live Events The HC said that as per the contract agreement, conciliation efforts are underway between the parties concerned and disposed of the petitions filed by Celebi. Amid the backlash in India over Turkiye's support to Pakistan during 'Operation Sindoor', India's aviation security regulator BCAS (Bureau of Civil Aviation Security) had revoked the security clearance of Celebi Airport Services India on grounds related to national security. The company had moved the high court against the revocation of its security clearance and subsequent termination of its contract with MIAL. The firm's petition challenging revocation of security clearance is pending before a division bench of the Bombay HC and is likely to be taken up for hearing on Thursday. Celebi holds 59 per cent stake in Celebi Nas Airport Services India Private Limited. The petition sought suspension and annulment of the administrative decision of security clearance cancellation granted by BCAS under the Ministry of Civil Aviation of India. It also sought annulment of terminations of the Bridge Mounted Equipment Service Agreement and the Concession Agreement, and Ground Handling Services by MIAL. By way of interim relief, Celebi had sought HC to restrain MIAL from taking any final decision on the tenders issued on May 17 for the selection of a new ground handling agency for these services. On May 26, a vacation bench had passed an interim order restraining MIAL from taking its final decision on the tenders. The Delhi HC, while dismissing Celebi's plea against the security clearance revocation, noted that there were "compelling national security considerations involved", which "impelled" the Centre to revoke the clearance, with "impelling geo-political considerations" at play.
Mint
26-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Celebi Row: Bombay HC halts Mumbai airport's final call on ground services bids till June
The Bombay High Court on Monday, May 26, temporarily restrained Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) from finalising tenders for ground and bridge handling services. The court ruled that the temporary halt will continue until Turkish firm Celebi's plea challenging the termination of its contract is heard when the court reopens in June. This interim order was issued by a vacation bench of Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan. The court order bars MIAL from taking any final decision on tenders floated on May 17 for a new ground handling agency. The revocation of security clearance of Celebi came amid backlash in India over Turkey's support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The company had moved the High Court last week against revocation of its security clearance and subsequent termination of its contract with MIAL. Celebi's plea was mentioned before Justice Sundaresan seeking urgent relief against any decision on the tenders issued by MIAL on May 17. The court said no final decision shall be taken on the tenders till the pleas filed by Celebi are heard post reopening of the court in June. Turkiye-based airport ground handling services major Celebi's subsidiary had moved HC last week against revocation of its security clearance and subsequent termination of its contract with MIAL. Three petitions were filed by Celebi Nas Airport Services India, which operated at the Mumbai airport, challenging the Centre's decision to revoke the security clearance and contract termination. The pleas said the decisions were arbitrary and illegal and sought that they be set aside. Celebi holds 59 per cent capital of Celebi Nas Airport Services India Private Limited. The petition sought suspension and annulment of the administrative decision of security clearance cancellation granted by Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) under Ministry of Civil Aviation of India. It also sought annulment of terminations of Bridge Mounted Equipment Service Agreement and the Concession Agreement, and Ground Handling Services by MIAL. By way of interim relief, Celebi had sought HC to restrain MIAL from taking any final decision on the tenders issued on May 17 for the selection of a new ground handling agency for these services. Two other Celebi subsidiaries, namely Celebi Airport Services India and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India, had earlier this month moved the Delhi High Court against the security clearance revocation and cancellation of contracts by the Delhi airport operator.
Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
HC restrains MIAL from taking final decision on Celebi ground services contract till June
The Bombay High Court on Monday temporarily halted Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) from finalising tenders for ground and bridge handling services until Turkish firm Celebi's plea against its contract termination is heard after the court reopens in June. This interim order, issued by a vacation bench of Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan, ensures that no action is taken on the tenders until Celebi's legal challenges, stemming from the revocation of its security clearance and contract termination, are heard post-court reopening in June. Amid the backlash in India over Turkiye's support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, India's aviation security regulator BCAS earlier this month revoked the security clearance of Celebi Airport Services India on grounds related to national security with immediate effect. The company had moved the High Court last week against revocation of its security clearance and subsequent termination of its contract with MIAL. Celebi's plea was mentioned before Justice Sundaresan seeking urgent relief against any decision on the tenders issued by MIAL on May 17. The court said no final decision shall be taken on the tenders till the pleas filed by Celebi are heard post reopening of the court in June. Turkiye-based airport ground handling services major Celebi's subsidiary had moved HC last week against revocation of its security clearance and subsequent termination of its contract with MIAL. Three petitions were filed by Celebi Nas Airport Services India, which operated at the Mumbai airport, challenging the Centre's decision to revoke the security clearance and contract termination. The pleas said the decisions were arbitrary and illegal and sought that they be set aside. Celebi holds 59 per cent capital of Celebi Nas Airport Services India Private petition sought suspension and annulment of the administrative decision of security clearance cancellation granted by Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) under Ministry of Civil Aviation of India. It also sought annulment of terminations of Bridge Mounted Equipment Service Agreement and the Concession Agreement, and Ground Handling Services by MIAL. By way of interim relief, Celebi had sought HC to restrain MIAL from taking any final decision on the tenders issued on May 17 for the selection of a new ground handling agency for these services. Two other Celebi subsidiaries, namely Celebi Airport Services India and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India, had earlier this month moved the Delhi High Court against the security clearance revocation and cancellation of contracts by the Delhi airport operator.
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Business Standard
16-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Çelebi to pursue legal steps after BCAS revokes India security clearance
After its security clearance was revoked by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), citing concerns over national security, the Türkiye-based firm Çelebi Hava Servisi AS said that all available administrative and legal remedies would be pursued to challenge the unilateral termination of various licence and concession agreements in India. 'We will pursue all available administrative and legal remedies to challenge these unfounded allegations and to seek the annulment of the aforementioned terminations,' Çelebi Hava Servisi AS said. Following the BCAS decision, which was taken on Thursday, the operations of various entities of Çelebi Hava Servisi AS have been suspended. These include Çelebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd (CASI), Çelebi GH India Pvt Ltd (CGHI), Çelebi Nas Airport Services India Pvt Ltd, Çelebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt Ltd, and Çelebi GS Chennai Pvt Ltd (CGSC). The development comes days after Türkiye extended military and diplomatic backing to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. It also condemned India's strikes on terror camps in Pakistan. Çelebi, which employs more than 10,000 people in India, currently provides ground services at nine major airports, including Delhi and Mumbai, and has been operating in the country for over 15 years. In a filing to Türkiye's stock exchange on Friday, the Istanbul-headquartered firm said four concession and licence agreements executed between its subsidiaries and the relevant Indian airport authorities had been unilaterally terminated. 'The Bridge Mounted Equipment Service Agreement valid until 2036 and the Concession Agreement Ground Handling Services valid until 2029, executed between Çelebi Nas Airport Services India Pvt Ltd (Çelebi Nas), 59 per cent owned by our company, and Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL),' have been terminated, the filing said. Following the withdrawal of the security clearance, the shares of Çelebi Hava Servisi AS declined by 10 per cent on the Istanbul Stock Exchange. Meanwhile, on Thursday, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said national interest and public safety are paramount and non-negotiable.
