Archive · 22 May 2025
Celebi Challenges Security Clearance Revocation in Delhi HC
Celebi Airport Services, a Turkish company, had its security clearance revoked, preventing them from operating at Indian airports.
The company claims the government made this decision without telling them why or letting them respond.
They handle operations at nine major Indian airports.
They argue this violates rules and fairness principles.
The government states the revocation is for national security but won't reveal the reasons publicly.
Celebi wants the court to ensure proper procedures were followed and wants transparency.
Celebi Airport Services' security clearance was revoked by the BCAS.
Celebi claims the revocation was without notice or a hearing.
The company's stock dropped 10% after the clearance revocation.
Celebi argues the government didn't follow Aircraft (Security) Rules-2023.
The government says revealing reasons could harm national interests.
- Who
- Celebi Airport Services Pvt Ltd and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS)
- What
- Celebi is challenging the revocation of its security clearance.
- When
- The case was heard in Delhi High Court on Wednesday.
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- Celebi contests the revocation, citing lack of notice and opportunity for a hearing and claims that the government is not following proper procedures.
Celebi Airport Services Stance
Government/BCAS Stance
Due Process
Celebi Airport Services Stance
Celebi argues the revocation was done without any notice or a hearing.
Government/BCAS Stance
The government revoked Celebi's security clearance, citing national security concerns.
Transparency
Celebi Airport Services Stance
Celebi insists the reasons for the revocation are revealed, with grounds for the decision in writing.
Government/BCAS Stance
The government submitted the reasons for revocation in a sealed envelope to the court, citing national security concerns.
- Company
- Celebi Airport Services Pvt Ltd
- Regulatory Body
- Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS)
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Airports Served
- Nine major airports in India
- Relevant Regulations
- Aircraft (Security) Rules-2023
- Stock drop on Friday
- Ten percent
