# Turkish court‑driven expropriations expand > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-expropriation-court-disputes > Updated: 2026-08-19T21:02:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 6. 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. ## Claims - The Karasu 1st Civil Court issued an expropriation announcement on 6 January 2021 for properties along the 380 kV Akçakoca‑Karasu‑Çekmeköy line. (single source) - Compensation for the Karasu expropriation will be deposited into Karasu Vakıflar Bankası branch. (single source) - Property owners have 30 days from the announcement to file administrative or judicial challenges to the expropriation. (single source) - The Sürmene 1st Civil Court announced expropriation of several parcels for Turkey Electricity Distribution A.Ş., with a hearing set for 20 October 2026. (single source) - Compensation for the Sürmene expropriation will be paid to T.C. Halk Bankası Trabzon – Sürmene branch. (single source) - The Gaziosmanpaşa 9th Civil Court is hearing an expropriation case concerning a 99.88 m² transformer site in Istanbul Sultangazi involving Turkey Electricity Distribution A.Ş. and Taybet Kara. (single source) - The Gaziosmanpaşa court required the notice to be published and gave a seven‑day response deadline, with a possible hearing on 4 November 2026. (single source) - The Karasu 1st Civil Court issued an expropriation announcement for properties along the 380 kV Akçakoca‑Karasu‑Çekmeköy transmission line. (single source) - Compensation for the Karasu expropriation will be paid into the Karasu Vakıflar Bankası branch. (single source) - Property owners have 30 days from the Karasu announcement to file administrative or judicial challenges. (single source) - The Sürmene 1st Civil Court ordered expropriation of parcels in Oylum/Fatih Mahallesi, Trabzon, for Turkey Electricity Distribution General Directorate. (single source) - Compensation for the Sürmene expropriation will be deposited in T.C. Halk Bankası Trabzon/Sürmene branch. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/teia-expropriation-ruling-for-akkuyu-seydiehir-power-line ### 2026-08-09: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/teda-announces-expropriation-for-energy-line-in-mula ### 2026-08-05: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-courts-approve-state-expropriation-in-aykara-and-kangal-districts ### 2026-07-30: 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. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-electricity-distribution-faces-courtordered-expropriation-of-lands-for-380-kv-power-line ### 2026-07-28: 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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-courts-issue-expropriation-notices-in-kangal-and-bartn-cases ### 2026-07-27: 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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-court-halts-emergency-expropriation-of-679-parcels-in-akbelen --- Cite as: Turkish court‑driven expropriations expand. 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