Court Rules on Expropriation Case in Bartın, Turkey

The Bartın 2nd Civil Court of First Instance has issued a decision in a land expropriation case initiated by the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSI).

The court accepted the lawsuit concerning the property located at parcel 40 in block 102 in Terkehaliller Village, Bartın Province. The ruling, dated March 31, 2026, determined the total expropriation compensation to be 96,542.01 Turkish Lira.

Specifically, the court ruled for the expropriation of 144.17 square meters of the property for ownership rights, based on a land survey expert's report from July 29, 2025. Additionally, a temporary easement right was granted for a 333.62 square meter portion of the same parcel, as indicated in the expert's report and accompanying diagrams.

The decision mandates the cancellation of the current land registry for the specified parts of the parcel and their registration under the name of the plaintiff, the DSI. The establishment of the temporary easement right for the DSI is also decreed.

It was noted that the plaintiff's representative filed an appeal on July 31, 2026, requesting the annulment of the court's decision. This public notice serves as official notification in lieu of personal service.