content tagged with administrative court

Justice delayed again: Late journalist Aydın Engin wins the ‘press card’ lawsuit

Justice delayed again: Late journalist Aydın Engin wins the ‘press card’ lawsuit

A journalist for 53 years, Aydın Engin sued the Presidency’s Communications Directorate in 2020 as it did not renew his permanent press card that he had been holding since 2001. Having lost his life on March 24, Engin has won the legal struggle.

29 March 2022 Hikmet Adal

Court: Disproportionate violence by police cannot be considered 'official misconduct'

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Court: Disproportionate violence by police cannot be considered 'official misconduct'

A sub-governor's office had not permitted an investigation into police officers for inflicting violence on Boğaziçi University students. In a precedent ruling, an appeals court has reversed this decision.

24 March 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Court cancels tender for hunting red deers in Bolu

Court cancels tender for hunting red deers in Bolu

In the lawsuit filed by Vegan Association of Turkey for the suspension and annulment of the “tender for hunting” red deers in Bolu, an administrative court has canceled the tender announced by the permission of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

Court halts ‘rock reclamation’ project in Assos Ancient City

Court halts ‘rock reclamation’ project in Assos Ancient City

The Çanakkale 2nd Administrative Court has given a decision of stay of execution for the “Assos Rock Reclamation” project undertaken in the Assos Ancient City and Harbor.

23 February 2022

Court halts the execution of land reclamation project in Turkey’s Black Sea province

Court halts the execution of land reclamation project in Turkey’s Black Sea province

Examining the application of Ordu Environment Association, the Ordu 1st Administrative Court has halted the execution of the coastal land reclamation and landscaping project of the Ordu Metropolitan Municipality with no legal remedies available.

3 February 2022

Administrative court cancels the change in plan: Akçay wetland won’t be filled with rubble

Administrative court cancels the change in plan: Akçay wetland won’t be filled with rubble

The Balıkesir 1st Administrative Court has canceled the Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality’s decision to fill the Akçay wetland with rubble, finding the related change in the environmental plan “contrary to law”.

31 January 2022

107 days have passed since the expert report was issued: Still no court ruling in İkizdere

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107 days have passed since the expert report was issued: Still no court ruling in İkizdere

Since April 21, 2021, Cengiz Construction company has been operating in Rize’s İkizdere to open a stone quarry despite villagers’ resistance. The Rize Administrative Court has still not handed down its ruling despite the expert report in favor of İkizdere.

28 January 2022

Ankara massare | Court finds the state negligent: ‘Right to life not protected’

Ankara massare | Court finds the state negligent: ‘Right to life not protected’

In compliance with the Constitutional Court ruling based on civil inspectors’ report, an administrative court has concluded that the administration was at fault at the level of negligence in the October 10 Ankara massacre and accepted the request for damages.

Court cancels demolished beer factory’s allocation to Presidency of Religious Affairs

Court cancels demolished beer factory’s allocation to Presidency of Religious Affairs

The İstanbul 12th Administrative Court has cancelled the allocation of the warehouses of the Bomonti Beer Factory, which were demolished for the construction of “a small mosque, dorm, exhibition hall and car park” by the Presidency of Religious Affairs.

22 December 2021

Court cancels Ankara’s ‘Iron Cage’ plan for the 8th time

Court cancels Ankara’s ‘Iron Cage’ plan for the 8th time

The Ankara 4th Administrative Court has cancelled the 8th plan change regarding the “Iron Cage” area. The Ankara Branch of the Chamber of Architects has called on the Metropolitan Municipality to abide by the ruling and to swiftly seal off the YDA Center.

29 September 2021

Validebağ Grove | Üsküdar Municipality’s appeal dismissed by court

Validebağ Grove | Üsküdar Municipality’s appeal dismissed by court

The Üsküdar Municipality in İstanbul previously appealed against the decision of stay of execution given for the development plan of the Validebağ Grove. The İstanbul Regional Administrative Court has rejected this appeal.

27 September 2021

Court cancels changes to development plan zoning Dikmen Valley for construction

Court cancels changes to development plan zoning Dikmen Valley for construction

Commenting on the court ruling cancelling the changes in the development plan of the Dikmen Valley, which would zone green spaces for construction, Chamber of Architects’ Ankara Chair says, “The judiciary has found our struggle justified.”

24 September 2021

Boğaziçi University: Stay of execution for termination of scholarships

Boğaziçi University: Stay of execution for termination of scholarships

Stripped of his state scholarship for protesting the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, student Gönültaş applied to the Ankara 6th Administrative Court. The court has stopped the execution of the termination.

Administrative court: Ban on Kurdish theater play complies with the law

Administrative court: Ban on Kurdish theater play complies with the law

The court has rejected the lawsuit demanding the stay of execution of the ban imposed on the performance of Kurdish theater play Bêrû, arguing that "the theater group is affiliated with the MKM and the MKM is affiliated with the PKK.”

Action for annulment of pandemic restrictions on 65+ people

Action for annulment of pandemic restrictions on 65+ people

Members and volunteers of the Foundation for Improving Common Life have appealed to the administrative court and requested the annulment of the Interior Ministry circular depriving the elderly of their freedom of travel amid pandemic.

26 January 2021

Court cancels ‘Grand Mosque’ project in İstanbul’s Kadıköy

Court cancels ‘Grand Mosque’ project in İstanbul’s Kadıköy

The İstanbul 3rd Administrative Court has cancelled the “Grand Mosque” project to be undertaken by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization upon the request of the Presidency of Religious Affairs in Kadıköy district in the Anatolian side of İstanbul.

30 December 2020

Court halts five-day blackout of Halk TV

Court halts five-day blackout of Halk TV

Press Council Chair Pınar Türenç previously filed a lawsuit against the five-day blackout of opposition broadcasters TELE 1 and Halk TV by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK).

Administrative court halts blackout of broadcaster TELE 1

Administrative court halts blackout of broadcaster TELE 1

The Television and Radio Supreme Council (RTÜK) previously “blacked out” broadcaster TELE 1 for five days. The Ankara 4th Administrative Court has given a ruling of stay of execution.