Administrative decisions concerning the acquisition, rejection, or revocation of Turkish citizenship may be subject to judicial review before the competent administrative courts, in accordance with Turkish administrative law.
Competent Courts
Decisions Issued by the Ministry of Interior
Citizenship decisions issued by the Ministry of Interior may generally be challenged before the competent Administrative Court through an action for annulment.
Decisions Issued by the President
Citizenship decisions issued directly by the President may fall within the jurisdiction of the Council of State as the court of first instance, depending on the legal nature of the decision and the applicable jurisdictional rules.
Time Limit for Judicial Review
As a general rule, an action for annulment must be filed within *60 days following the notification of the administrative decision*, unless a specific statutory provision establishes a different period.
The competent court and applicable procedural requirements must be determined according to the authority issuing the decision, the nature of the administrative act, and the relevant legislation.
Legal Basis
• Turkish Citizenship Law No. 5901
• Administrative Procedure Law No. 2577
• Council of State Law No. 2575
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