Individuals and companies are affected by the acts of public authorities every day. In matters such as the annulment of an unlawful administrative act, compensation for loss caused by the administration, or disciplinary proceedings against public officials, deadlines are extremely tight and prompt action is essential.
In addition to annulment and full remedy actions, I manage administrative applications and objections in zoning, licensing, public procurement and tax disputes. For clients who are public employees I prepare, with particular care, actions against appointment decisions, disciplinary penalties and security clearance procedures.
Scope of Services
- Annulment actions against administrative acts
- Full remedy (administrative compensation) actions
- Objections and actions against disciplinary penalties
- Appointment, transfer and security clearance disputes
- Annulment of zoning plans and building permits
- Public procurement disputes
- Actions and settlement in tax penalty matters
- Administrative applications and objections
Administrative Law in Hatay
I handle administrative law matters from my office in Antakya and appear before the courts of Hatay — principally Antakya and İskenderun — as well as across the province. For clients abroad, meetings can be arranged by telephone or video conference and the file conducted under a power of attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time limit for bringing an annulment action?
The general time limit is 60 days from service of the act before the administrative courts, and 30 days before the tax courts. Shorter periods may be prescribed in special legislation, which makes documenting the date of service critical.
Must I apply to the administration before bringing proceedings?
As a rule this is not required for annulment actions. For full remedy actions arising from an administrative action, however, a prior application to the administration is a condition of bringing proceedings, and it also affects the time limits.
What can be done about a disciplinary penalty?
Depending on the type of penalty, an objection may be made followed by an annulment action. Failure to allow a proper defence, procedural defects in the investigation and the principle of proportionality are the most frequent grounds for annulment.