Introduction The right to information and the right of petition in Turkey are essential tools for individuals, companies, foreign residents, investors, lawyers, journalists, civil society organizations and taxpayers who need to communicate with public authorities. These rights allow people to request information, submit complaints, ask for administrative action, seek correction of unlawful conduct, obtain documents, […]
Introduction Social security administrative disputes in Turkey arise from decisions and actions of the Social Security Institution, known in Turkish as Sosyal Güvenlik Kurumu or SGK. These disputes may affect employees, employers, retirees, company managers, shareholders, healthcare providers, dependents, widows, orphans, disabled persons, foreign workers and businesses operating in Turkey. SGK decisions can have serious […]
Introduction Police and governorate decisions in Turkey play a central role in maintaining public order, public security, public health and public peace. These decisions may affect individuals, companies, associations, political groups, event organizers, business owners, foreign nationals, students, journalists and civil society organizations. A governorate may ban or postpone a public meeting, restrict entry to […]
Introduction Administrative contracts in Turkey are a key part of Turkish administrative law, especially in areas where public authorities cooperate with private companies to provide public services, infrastructure, energy, transportation, healthcare, ports, airports, highways, utilities and other major public projects. Unlike ordinary private-law contracts, administrative contracts involve the exercise of public authority, the protection of […]
Introduction E-attachment and bank account freezing in Turkey are among the most powerful collection tools used by public authorities. A taxpayer, company, director, shareholder, employer, foreign investor or individual may suddenly discover that bank accounts are blocked, commercial cash flow is interrupted, credit cards are affected, receivables cannot be collected, or company payments cannot be […]
Introduction License cancellation in Turkey is one of the most serious administrative risks for businesses and investors. A license, permit, authorization or operating certificate is often the legal foundation of commercial activity. If it is cancelled, a company may lose the right to operate, generate revenue, continue contracts, employ workers, import or export goods, run […]
Introduction Business closure decisions in Turkey are among the most serious administrative measures that can be imposed on a commercial enterprise. A closure, sealing or shutdown order may immediately stop business operations, prevent customer access, block revenue, damage reputation, interrupt employment relationships, affect supplier contracts and create significant financial loss. For restaurants, cafés, hotels, factories, […]
Introduction Environmental administrative decisions in Turkey are among the most important areas of Turkish administrative law. They affect industrial facilities, mining projects, energy investments, infrastructure works, ports, waste management facilities, wastewater discharge systems, tourism projects, construction investments, municipalities, local communities, NGOs, property owners and investors. A single environmental decision may determine whether a project can […]
Introduction Urban transformation in Turkey is one of the most important legal and administrative mechanisms affecting property owners, tenants, contractors, investors, municipalities and residents. Because Turkey is located in an earthquake-prone region, the transformation of unsafe buildings and disaster-risk areas has become a major public policy issue. However, urban transformation is not only a technical […]
Introduction University administrative decisions in Turkey directly affect students’ education, career planning, academic reputation, scholarship opportunities, residence status, graduation, professional licensing and future employment. A university decision may suspend a student from school, reject registration, cancel enrollment, refuse a transfer application, reject course exemption, impose a disciplinary penalty, dismiss a thesis, refuse graduation, deny exam […]