Administrative Law Archives

Administrative Law Citizenship LawWhat is a Security Investigation During Citizenship Application?

What is a security investigation? Which organisations are involved? Evaluation criteria Impact on the rejection decision Appeals and remedies Things to consider in the process The security investigation in Turkish citizenship applications is an important administrative stage in the assessment of the applicant in terms of public order and national security. This process is an...

Administrative Law Citizenship LawWhat to do if the application for Turkish Citizenship is rejected? Appeal and Litigation Procedures

Legal meaning of the rejection decision What are the reasons? Is an objection possible? Can an action for cancellation be filed? How to reapply? Why is lawyer support important? One of the most challenging moments in Turkish citizenship applications is the rejection decision. Rejection of the file that the applicant has laboured for months or...

Administrative Law Tax LawTax Disputes and Tax Court

Taxes are economic values levied by the state on real and legal persons in order to finance public services. However, various disputes may arise between the tax administration and taxpayers at the stages of tax assessment (calculation), notification (notification) or collection (collection). These disputes are called “tax disputes”. Tax disputes are subject to special judicial...

Administrative LawHow to file a lawsuit for cancellation of administrative action?

The activities of the state and public institutions (administration) are full of decisions and actions that directly affect the lives of individuals. Administrative actions such as the appointment of an official, the granting of a licence, a change in a zoning plan, a tax fine or a demolition decision are unilaterally established on the basis...

Administrative Law Information Technology LawWhat are my rights under the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK)?

In the digital age, our personal data (identity information, contact information, health data, financial information, etc.) are continuously collected, processed and stored by companies, public institutions and other organisations. This situation brings along serious risks such as misuse of personal data, sharing with unauthorised persons or exposure to cyber-attacks. In Turkey, the main law regulating...

Administrative LawCompliance with the Law in the Functioning of the Administration

Compliance with the law in the functioning of the administration means that administrative acts and the process of implementation of the acts are carried out in accordance with the law. This ensures that unlawful behaviour is prevented, citizens’ rights are protected and the administration acts in accordance with the public interest. Compliance with the law...

Administrative LawWhat is Administrative Action?

An administrative act is an act carried out by the public administration on a specific subject in a way to produce legal results. The public administration takes action on certain matters in accordance with legal and administrative norms, and legal consequences arise as a result of these actions. For example, a tax fine imposed by...

Administrative LawWhat is Administrative Law?

Administrative law is the branch of law that regulates the activities of the state and other public authorities. The state and public authorities take and implement many decisions in order to facilitate the lives of citizens and protect the public interest. These decisions are usually derived from laws or regulations. Administrative law regulates how these...

Administrative LawHow to Appeal Traffic Fines?

When a traffic violation is committed, a Traffic Administrative Fine Decision Record is issued with the detection of this violation, and this record shows what the violation is, when it happened and the amount of the traffic fine you have to pay. Against the Traffic Administrative Fine Decision Record, it is necessary to apply for...

Administrative LawWhat is Expropriation?

Expropriation is the means by which the State or public legal entities may acquire all or part of the immovable property in private ownership by complying with the principles and procedures specified by law, provided that they pay the real value in advance in cases requiring public interest. In cases where the public interest is...