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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.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Celebi vs UoI: Delhi HC reserves judgment on Turkish co's plea challenging govt's decision to revoke its security license
The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved its judgment on the plea filed by Turkish company Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd, challenging the aviation regulator BCAS's decision to revoke its security clearance, citing "national security" concerns. Justice Sachin Datta 's bench on Friday reserved the order after hearing extensive arguments from both sides. The next hearing is scheduled for May 24, Reuters reported.
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
‘Better safe than sorry': Delhi HC on govt's move against Celebi contract
NEW DELHI: A Delhi High Court bench on Monday heard a petition filed by Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Ltd against the termination of their services, and said it was better to be safe than sorry in cases where national security was involved. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked the ground handling services contract of the Turkish-headquartered firms on May 15, citing national security. This was in light of Turkey backing Pakistan during the India-Pakistan confrontation post-Operation Sindoor. The firms contended that the decision was arbitrary. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who represented the Centre, said, 'I am saying that it is a national security issue and the order (revoking clearance) reflects the same. An enemy can make 10 attempts and succeed in one, while security agencies have to succeed on all 10 occasions. National security based upon civil aviation security has to be placed on the highest pedestal.' Justice Sachin Datta responded, 'The rule is better safe than sorry.' Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, who appeared for the firm, argued the decision was taken due to public perception. 'It appears to me that it is because of public perception since the shareholding of the company is of Turkish nationals,' he said. 'The petitioners were not 'rogue' companies whose business could be trammelled with 'one stroke' on a day's notice,' Rohatgi added. CISF to continue check-in bag screening till May 21 The Central Industrial Security Force will continue to monitor the check-in luggage of passengers and cargo operations at 69 civil airports until May 21. The four-day extension has been given by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.
News18
19-05-2025
- Business
- News18
‘Better Safe Than Sorry': Delhi HC's Observation On Centre's Action Against Turkey-Based Celebi
Last Updated: Aviation watchdog BCAS had revoked the security clearance of Turkey-based firm Celebi, citing national security reasons. 'Better safe than sorry", the Delhi High Court observed while hearing pleas of Turkish company Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd and another firm against aviation watchdog BCAS' decision to revoke their security clearance. During the hearing on Monday, the Centre opposed the pleas and cited 'national security" as the reason behind the BCAS order. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who represented the government before Justice Sachin Datta, said that the call to revoke the clearance was taken in the interest of national security after certain inputs were received that continuing services of the petitioner firms would be 'hazardous" in the ongoing situation. The BCAS had revoked the security clearance of the said companies on May 15, days after Turkey extended its support to Pakistan and condemned India's strikes on terror camps in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack. Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd was managing ground handling, while Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt Ltd was in charge of the cargo terminal operations. 'I am saying that it is a national security issue and the order (revoking clearance) reflects the same," Mehta said. 'Enemy can make 10 attempts and has to succeed in one. While security agencies have to succeed on all 10 occasions. National security based upon civil aviation security has to be placed on the highest pedestal," the Solicitor General argued. More to follow… First Published: May 19, 2025, 21:18 IST
