Turkish ground handling company Celebi Aviation has approached the Delhi High Court challenging the Indian government's decision to cancel its security clearance, a move that could impact its operations across several major Indian airports.
In its petition, Celebi Aviation claimed that the government's decision was arbitrary and lacked a clear explanation. The company has argued that the revocation of security clearance not only jeopardizes its business interests but also raises concerns about the transparency of the regulatory process.
Celebi, which has been operating in India for over a decade, provides ground handling services at multiple airports including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The sudden cancellation of its security clearance could force the company to halt services, affecting airport operations and jobs.
Sources indicate that the Ministry of Civil Aviation and other concerned departments were involved in the clearance cancellation, possibly based on national security inputs. However, the detailed grounds have not been officially disclosed.
Celebi has urged the court to direct the government to restore its clearance and allow it to continue operations without disruption. The court is expected to hear the matter in the coming days.
This development comes amid growing scrutiny of foreign entities operating in strategic sectors in India. The outcome of the case could set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future.
