Construction projects in the ancient city of Phaselis cancelled: 'Contrary to law and public interest'

The cancellation lawsuits filed regarding the development projects covering the ancient city of Phaselis and its surroundings have concluded. In the cases heard at the Antalya 3rd Administrative Court and the Ankara 11th Administrative Court, it was decided that the projects should be cancelled on the grounds that they were contrary to public interest and the law.

The approval decisions made by the Antalya Regional Board for the Protection of Cultural Assets and the construction tenders regarding the development projects covering the ancient city of Phaselis and its surroundings in Kemer, Antalya, were found to be unlawful.

In the case heard at the Antalya 3rd Administrative Court, the court unanimously cancelled the construction decisions. The reasoning for the decision stated that the development was not in compliance with legislation, principle decisions, public interest, or the law.

The appeal filed by the defendant, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, against this decision was rejected by the Konya Regional Administrative Court. The Konya Regional Administrative Court stated unanimously that the decision was final and not subject to further appeal.

THE SAME DECISION CAME FROM THE COURT IN ANKARA

Another lawsuit regarding the tender decisions made for the Phaselis Bays was concluded at the Ankara 11th Administrative Court. The court found the tender decisions in question to be unlawful and cancelled them on February 15, 2024.

The appeal filed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to the Council of State against this decision also proved fruitless. The 13th Chamber of the Council of State unanimously rejected the appeal request in its decision dated November 24, 2024.

In the decision, it was stated that the court's ruling was in accordance with procedure and the law, and that the path for appeal was completely closed.