Introduction The Council of State in Turkey, known in Turkish as Danıştay, is one of the highest judicial institutions in the Turkish legal system and the central authority in administrative justice. It plays a decisive role in reviewing administrative disputes, shaping administrative law, ensuring legality in public administration and developing judicial standards for administrative courts […]
Introduction Judicial review of regulatory authority decisions in Turkey is one of the most technical and commercially significant areas of administrative law. Regulatory and supervisory authorities have broad powers over key sectors such as banking, capital markets, competition, energy, public procurement, electronic communications, media, personal data protection, nuclear regulation, insurance, auditing and accounting standards. Their […]
Introduction Public service liability in Turkey is a fundamental part of Turkish administrative law. It determines when individuals, companies, investors, property owners, patients, taxpayers, public employees or other persons may claim compensation from the administration for damage caused by public services, administrative acts, administrative actions or administrative omissions. In modern public law, the administration is […]
Introduction Disciplinary sanctions against civil servants in Turkey are one of the most important areas of Turkish administrative law. Civil servants and other public officials are subject to special duties, obligations and restrictions because they perform public services on behalf of the state. When a public official allegedly violates these duties, the administration may initiate […]
Introduction Residence permit rejections in Turkey are among the most common immigration-law problems faced by foreigners who wish to live, study, invest, work indirectly, receive medical treatment, establish business connections, join family members or remain in Turkey for lawful purposes. A residence permit refusal may affect a foreigner’s legal stay, family unity, education, business plans, […]
Introduction Deportation decisions in Turkey are among the most serious administrative acts affecting foreigners. A deportation decision may result in removal from Turkey, loss of residence rights, separation from family members, disruption of employment, interruption of education, restriction on future entry and, in some cases, administrative detention in a removal center. For this reason, challenging […]
Introduction Public procurement disputes in Turkey are one of the most technical and time-sensitive areas of administrative law. Public tenders may involve construction projects, infrastructure works, medical supplies, software services, transportation services, consultancy, energy-related works, municipal purchases and many other goods, services or works financed by public resources. Because these tenders involve public money, competition, […]
Introduction Municipal decisions and zoning disputes in Turkey are among the most important areas of administrative law and real estate litigation. They directly affect property ownership, construction rights, investment value, building permits, urban transformation projects, commercial premises, land development, public service areas and the daily use of immovable property. A single municipal decision may determine […]
Introduction Administrative fines in Turkey are among the most common forms of public-law sanctions imposed by state authorities, municipalities, regulatory bodies and other public institutions. Unlike criminal fines, which are imposed by criminal courts as a result of a criminal conviction, administrative fines are imposed directly by administrative authorities for violations defined by law as […]
Introduction Administrative fines in Turkey are among the most common forms of public-law sanctions imposed by state authorities, municipalities, regulatory bodies and other public institutions. Unlike criminal fines, which are imposed by criminal courts as a result of a criminal conviction, administrative fines are imposed directly by administrative authorities for violations defined by law as […]