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India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Celebi vs UoI: Govt defends decision to revoke security clearance; cites potential threats to civil aviation security
New Delhi [India], May 22 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday heard in detail the Celebi Airport Services' plea against the revocation of its security clearance by Bureau of Civil Aviation Security. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, argued that the government's plenary superintendence powers apply to national and airport security. He called the case a 'sui generis' situation, warranting careful judicial review due to potential threats across multiple airports. Mehta emphasised that measures preventing unlawful interference are crucial under aviation security laws, helping prevent incidents like explosions at airports or onboard aircraft. Discussing ground handling, he outlined the petitioner's role in operations and cargo, granting direct aircraft access. Most domestic flights use in-house staff, while international flights rely on contractors, making access to sensitive flight and VIP data critical. Mehta asserted that in some situations, hearings or explanations may not be feasible, justifying plenary power. He also cited rulings where freedom of speech and the right to know can be restricted when national security takes precedence. On Wednesday, Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing Celebi, stated that the company had extensive operations in India, employing over 10,000 personnel across multiple airports over the last 17 years. Rohatgi argued that Celebi's security clearance, originally granted in 2022 under Rule 15 for a five-year term, was abruptly revoked without prior notice or a hearing, violating the principle of procedural fairness. He argued that the lack of transparency surrounding the reasons for this decision, suggesting that the Turkish shareholding might have influenced the government's stance. He asserted that Celebi's workforce consists of Indian nationals and that the firm is not politically affiliated with the Turkish government. Rohatagi submitted during arguments that, 'You have violated every aspect of Rule 12, affecting my business and contracts, which are now facing cancellation. The Ministry of Home Affairs has removed us, leaving us with no recourse. The decision only targets the company, while the employees remain unchanged. I firmly submit that Rule 12 has not been properly applied.' The bench of Justice Sachin Datta will hear the matter on Friday. On Monday, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, defended the revocation, citing national security concerns. He highlighted intelligence inputs indicating potential risks associated with Celebi's operations, particularly in the handling of both passenger and cargo aircraft. Mehta justified withholding specific details, arguing that disclosing confidential security information could be detrimental to national interests. Recently, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu assured measures to protect affected employees and maintain stability in aviation operations. The Ministry reaffirmed that the security clearance was revoked to safeguard national security while ensuring uninterrupted airport operations. (ANI)
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Celebi vs UoI: Govt defends decision to revoke security clearance; cites potential threats to civil aviation security
The Delhi High Court on Thursday heard in detail the Celebi Airport Services ' plea against the revocation of its security clearance by Bureau of Civil Aviation Security . Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, argued that the government's plenary superintendence powers apply to national and airport security. He called the case a 'sui generis' situation, warranting careful judicial review due to potential threats across multiple airports. Mehta emphasised that measures preventing unlawful interference are crucial under aviation security laws, helping prevent incidents like explosions at airports or onboard aircraft. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Paraná: óculos militar ganha popularidade entre 40+ Óculos Max Saiba Mais Undo Discussing ground handling, he outlined the petitioner's role in operations and cargo, granting direct aircraft access. Most domestic flights use in-house staff, while international flights rely on contractors, making access to sensitive flight and VIP data critical. Mehta asserted that in some situations, hearings or explanations may not be feasible, justifying plenary power. He also cited rulings where freedom of speech and the right to know can be restricted when national security takes precedence. Live Events On Wednesday, Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing Celebi, stated that the company had extensive operations in India, employing over 10,000 personnel across multiple airports over the last 17 years. Rohatgi argued that Celebi's security clearance, originally granted in 2022 under Rule 15 for a five-year term, was abruptly revoked without prior notice or a hearing, violating the principle of procedural fairness. He argued that the lack of transparency surrounding the reasons for this decision, suggesting that the Turkish shareholding might have influenced the government's stance. He asserted that Celebi's workforce consists of Indian nationals and that the firm is not politically affiliated with the Turkish government. Rohatagi submitted during arguments that, "You have violated every aspect of Rule 12, affecting my business and contracts, which are now facing cancellation. The Ministry of Home Affairs has removed us, leaving us with no recourse. The decision only targets the company, while the employees remain unchanged. I firmly submit that Rule 12 has not been properly applied." The bench of Justice Sachin Datta will hear the matter on Friday. On Monday, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, defended the revocation, citing national security concerns. He highlighted intelligence inputs indicating potential risks associated with Celebi's operations, particularly in the handling of both passenger and cargo aircraft. Mehta justified withholding specific details, arguing that disclosing confidential security information could be detrimental to national interests. Recently, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu assured measures to protect affected employees and maintain stability in aviation operations. The Ministry reaffirmed that the security clearance was revoked to safeguard national security while ensuring uninterrupted airport operations.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Celebi subsidiary files 3 lawsuits in Mumbai
Celebi Aviation 's subsidiary on Thursday said that it has filed three lawsuits before the Bombay High Court , reported Reuters. The company has filed two lawsuits against the Mumbai International Airport Ltd . seeking reversal of the immediate termination of agreements by the Union Aviation Ministry . Another lawsuit has been filed seeking the suspension and annulment of the administrative decision to cancel Celebi's airport security clearance. Celebi Aviation Services India Pvt Ltd handles around 58,000 flights and 5.4 lakh tonnes of cargo annually, across nine major airports, including Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court is yet to commence the hearing of the Celebi Aviation case scheduled on Thursday, filed after the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked the Turkish-based company's airport security clearance on May 15, along with all its associates. The Centre stated national security and public safety as concerns behind the revocation. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Moose Approaches Girl At Bus Stop In Sindh - South - Watch What Happens Happy in Shape Undo In the previous Delhi HC hearing on May 21, Mukul Rohatgi, representing Celebi stated that Celebi has been running operations across nine airports for over the last 17 years, employing over 10,000 personnel. The Centre granted security clearance to Celebi Aviation in 2022 under Rule 15 for a five-year term. But, the clearance was abruptly revoked by the Centre on May 15 without any prior notice or hearing. Rohatgi argued that this act violates the principle of procedural fairness. Assumptions are being made that the government's act might be inspired by the Turkish shareholding factor in the firm, as this came in the middle of the Turkey boycott campaign. Live Events
India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Delhi HC hears Celebi's claims of unfair security clearance revocation, hearing to continue on Thursday
New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday heard in detail, the challenge filed by Turkish firm Celebi Airport Services against the revocation of its security clearance by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing Celebi, stated that the company's extensive operations in India, employing over 10,000 personnel across multiple airports over the last 17 years. Rohatgi argued that Celebi's security clearance, originally granted in 2022 under Rule 15 for a five-year term, was abruptly revoked without prior notice or a hearing, violating the principle of procedural fairness. He argued that the lack of transparency surrounding the reasons for this decision, suggesting that the Turkish shareholding might have influenced the government's stance. He asserted that Celebi's workforce consists of Indian nationals and that the firm is not politically affiliated with the Turkish government. Rohatagi during arguments stated that, 'You have violated every aspect of Rule 12, affecting my business and contracts, which are now facing cancellation. The Ministry of Home Affairs has removed us, leaving us with no recourse. The decision only targets the company, while the employees remain unchanged. I firmly submit that Rule 12 has not been properly applied.' The bench of Justice Sachin Datta to continue to hear the matter on Thursday. On Monday, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, defended the revocation, citing national security concerns. He highlighted intelligence inputs indicating potential risks associated with Celebi's operations, particularly in the handling of both passenger and cargo aircraft. Mehta justified withholding specific details, arguing that disclosing confidential security information could be detrimental to national interests. Recently, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu assured measures to protect affected employees and maintain stability in aviation operations. The Ministry reaffirmed that the security clearance was revoked to safeguard national security while ensuring uninterrupted airport operations. (ANI)
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi HC hears Celebi's claims of unfair security clearance revocation, hearing to continue on Thursday
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday heard in detail, the challenge filed by Turkish firm Celebi Airport Services against the revocation of its security clearance by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing Celebi, stated that the company's extensive operations in India, employing over 10,000 personnel across multiple airports over the last 17 years. Rohatgi argued that Celebi's security clearance, originally granted in 2022 under Rule 15 for a five-year term, was abruptly revoked without prior notice or a hearing, violating the principle of procedural fairness. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo He argued that the lack of transparency surrounding the reasons for this decision, suggesting that the Turkish shareholding might have influenced the government's stance. He asserted that Celebi's workforce consists of Indian nationals and that the firm is not politically affiliated with the Turkish government. Rohatagi during arguments stated that, "You have violated every aspect of Rule 12, affecting my business and contracts, which are now facing cancellation. The Ministry of Home Affairs has removed us, leaving us with no recourse. The decision only targets the company, while the employees remain unchanged. I firmly submit that Rule 12 has not been properly applied." Live Events The bench of Justice Sachin Datta to continue to hear the matter on Thursday. On Monday, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, defended the revocation, citing national security concerns. He highlighted intelligence inputs indicating potential risks associated with Celebi's operations, particularly in the handling of both passenger and cargo aircraft. Mehta justified withholding specific details, arguing that disclosing confidential security information could be detrimental to national interests. Recently, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu assured measures to protect affected employees and maintain stability in aviation operations. The Ministry reaffirmed that the security clearance was revoked to safeguard national security while ensuring uninterrupted airport operations.
