New Delhi: A day after its security clearance was revoked by India in the interest of national security, Turkey-based aviation firm Celebi on Friday approached the Delhi High Court challenged the government’s decision.
India’s move came in the wake of Turkey’s open support for Pakistan during military hostilities with India last week, post Operation Sindoor.
Taking the legal route to challenge the revoking of licence, Celebi Airport Services India claimed that “vague” national security concerns were cited without reasoning, Reuters reported.
The May 16 petition, seen by the news agency, asked Delhi High Court to set aside the Centre’s decision as it would impact 3,791 jobs and investor confidence, and was issued without any warning to the company.
On Thursday, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, under the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, revoked the security clearance for the ground handling and cargo services provider, which serves nine major airports in India.
Responding to India’s decision, the company said it is not a Turkish organisation and has no links with any foreign government.
