Turkey-based airport ground handling firm on Wednesday that the Union government’s decision to revoke its security clearance has impacted more than 10,000 employees in India, Bar and Bench reported.

Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing the company, told Justice Sachin Datta that the firm has no ties to the Turkish government and no conflicts or problems with India.

“People working with us are Indians,” Rohatgi said. “I have more than 10,000 employees in several airports. Without blemish, I have worked to satisfaction.”

The company, Celebi Airport Services India, on May 16 challenging the Union government’s decision to revoke its security clearance amid recent tensions between India and Pakistan.

Amid public anger in India about Turkish companies having sold weapons to Pakistan, India had on May 15 suspended Celebi’s security clearance “in the interest of national security”.

During the hearing on Wednesday, Rohatgi submitted that the Indian government’s action was contrary to law.

He said that under the Aircraft Security Rules, 2023, it is an opportunity to be heard, and that “the maker of rule is not entitled to create an exception, otherwise, rule would have said it does not apply in emergent situation,” The Indian Express reported.

“I am saying it is a breach of principles of natural justice,” Rohatgi said.

The advocate...