Analysis of owner objections to statutory land readjustments (LR) in Turkey

Mintemur S. S., Çepni M. S.

SURVEY REVIEW, vol.57, no.402, pp.284-291, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 57 Issue: 402
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/00396265.2024.2430148
  • Journal Name: SURVEY REVIEW
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Environment Index, Geobase
  • Page Numbers: pp.284-291
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Land Readjustments (LR) are one of the most radical administrative actions affecting property and have significant consequences for owners. Although earlier studies examined the grounds for the annulment of LR in Turkey, no previous study looked at this from the perspective of owner objections. The aim of this study was to investigate the objections of the plaintiff owners to the LR process and compare these with expert opinion and final judgements. Data were drawn from 435 case files, dated between 2015 and 2023, from five provinces in Turkey. A major finding was that owners' dissatisfaction with LR and the reasons for filing lawsuits seldom match the judicial grounds for annulment. Owners were sensitive to a wide variety of interventions affecting their properties. It is hoped that the compilation and categorisation of owner objections will contribute to the development of improved LR model processes.