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Turkish court‑driven expropriations expand

Overview

The Milas 2nd Civil Court’s July 27, 2024 suspension of emergency expropriations around the Akbelen forest sparked a series of related rulings across Turkey. In the following days, district courts in Bursa, Erzurum, Bartın and Sivas issued provisional attachment orders tied to a loan default, an energy-transmission line, a road project and a housing development, each requiring owners to lodge defenses and setting compensation deposits with local banks. Civil courts in Karasu (Kocaeli), Sürmene (Trabzon) and Gaziosmanpaşa (Istanbul) soon announced expropriation proceedings for high-voltage electricity infrastructure, again providing 30-day objection periods and earmarking compensation to nearby bank branches.

The trend continued into 2026. On 27 July 2026, the Milas 2nd Civil Court of First Instance classified the emergency expropriation cases affecting 679 parcels around the Akbelen (İkizköy) forest as “stay matters,” halting land seizure and compensation assessments until the pending cancellation suits before the Council of State are resolved. Three days later, civil courts in Karasu, Sürmene and Gaziosmanpaşa issued fresh expropriation announcements for land needed for the 380 kV Akçakoca-Karasu-Çekmeköy transmission line and a transformer site.

In August 2026, court-driven seizures expanded further. On 5 August, courts in Çaykara (Trabzon) and Kangal (Sivas) approved state-led expropriations for a parcel in Uzungöl and for land and easement rights required by Turkey Electricity Distribution Inc. (TEDAŞ). On 9 August, TEDAŞ issued a notice regarding the Köyceğiz Döğüşbelen energy transmission line in Muğla, requesting property owners attend reconciliation meetings. Finally, on 19 August, the Konya 8th Civil Court of First Instance ruled on an expropriation case brought by TEİAŞ for a 380 kV power line connecting the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant to Seydişehir, establishing compensation for pylon sites and easement rights in the Akören district.

Entities

Toplu Konut İdaresi Başkanlığı · Constitutional Court of Turkey · Council of State (Danıştay) 6th Chamber · Köyceğiz · TEDAŞ

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Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    TEİAŞ expropriation ruling for Akkuyu-Seydişehir power line

    A Turkish court has approved the expropriation of land in Konya for the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant-Seydişehir power line project.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    TEDAŞ announces expropriation for energy line in Muğla

    TEDAŞ has announced expropriation proceedings for land in Muğla required for the Köyceğiz Döğüşbelen energy transmission line project.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Turkish Courts Approve State Expropriation in Çaykara and Kangal Districts

    Turkish courts ordered state expropriations: TİSKİ in Çaykara (hearing 15 Oct 2026) and TEDAŞ in Kangal, setting compensation and requiring land‑registry registration.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Turkey Electricity Distribution Company Court Orders Expropriation of Land for Power Lines

    Turkish courts in Karasu, Sürmene and Gaziosmanpaşa ordered expropriation of land for Turkey Electricity Distribution projects, setting compensation and deadlines for challenges.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Turkish Courts Order Property Seizures and Expropriations in Bursa, Erzurum and Bartın

    Turkish courts in Bursa, Erzurum, Sivas and Bartın have ordered property seizures and expropriations, affecting a loan guarantor and land slated for energy, road and housing projects.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Turkish court halts emergency expropriation of 679 parcels in Akbelen

    Turkey’s Milas civil court suspended all emergency expropriation cases for 679 parcels in Akbelen, tying outcomes to pending Danıştay and constitutional court decisions.

Sources

aufait.com · cumhuriyet.com.tr · guvengazetesi.com.tr · haber7.com · hairstory.com.hk · kks.ch · koganpage.com · m.haber7.com · m.haberturk.com · m.takvim.com.tr · manisahaberleri.com · master.com.cy · mundodasmotos.com.br · odatv4.com · otomobil.haber7.com · ropeahead.com

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