Delhi HC Reserves Order on Celebi’s Plea as India Revokes Contract
The Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict on a plea by Turkish firm Celebi challenging the revocation of its security clearance by India’s Civil Aviation Bureau. The Centre had revoked the security clearance of Celebi, citing national security concerns, which has been a subject of controversy.
Celebi, which had been operating in India since 2015, had alleged that the Centre’s decision to revoke its security clearance was arbitrary and violative of its fundamental rights. The company had sought a stay on the Centre’s order and had also moved the court to quash the decision.
During the hearing, Celebi’s advocate argued that the Centre should have informed the company about the revocation of its security clearance before submitting the information in a sealed envelope to the court. The advocate also claimed that the Centre had not provided any reasonable opportunity to Celebi to explain its position before taking the decision.
On the other hand, the Centre had argued that the security clearance was revoked due to national security concerns and that Celebi had not been able to provide sufficient information to clear its doubts. The Centre had also contended that the decision was taken in accordance with the law and that Celebi had no locus standi to challenge the decision.
The Delhi High Court has now reserved its order on Celebi’s plea, and it is expected to deliver its verdict soon. The court’s decision will have significant implications for Celebi and its operations in India.
Celebi’s security clearance was revoked by the Centre in July this year, citing national security concerns. The company had been operating in India since 2015 and had been providing ground handling services to various airlines. However, the Centre had raised concerns about Celebi’s background and had sought more information from the company.
Celebi had earlier approached the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) against the Centre’s decision to revoke its security clearance. However, the NCLT had dismissed the plea, holding that the Centre had the power to revoke the security clearance under the relevant laws.
The decision to revoke Celebi’s security clearance had been taken by the Centre after it had received information that the company had links with a Turkish intelligence agency. The Centre had also raised concerns about Celebi’s financial dealings and had sought more information from the company.
Celebi had denied all the allegations and had claimed that it was a reputable company with a good track record of operations in India. The company had also sought to challenge the Centre’s decision in court, arguing that it was arbitrary and violative of its fundamental rights.
The dispute between Celebi and the Centre has significant implications for the aviation industry in India. Celebi’s security clearance was revoked just as the company was preparing to expand its operations in India. The company had planned to increase its capacity and had invested heavily in its infrastructure.
The revocation of Celebi’s security clearance has also raised concerns about the security of airport operations in India. Celebi had been operating in India for several years and had a good reputation for providing reliable and efficient services.
In conclusion, the Delhi High Court’s decision on Celebi’s plea will have significant implications for the company and its operations in India. The Centre’s decision to revoke Celebi’s security clearance has raised concerns about national security and the company’s background. The court’s decision will be closely watched by the aviation industry and will have significant implications for the industry’s operations in India.
