06.04.2026 13:52
The Constitutional Court rejected the request to annul the regulation that foresees the conversion of municipalities with a population of less than 2,000 into villages. Evaluating the application of the CHP, the Constitutional Court ruled that the regulation is not contrary to the Constitution. The decision emphasized that the implementation aims to provide more effective public service and is based on clear and definite legal rules.
The Constitutional Court (AYM) rejected the request to annul the regulation that foresees the conversion of municipalities with a population below 2,000 into villages. The decision was published in the Official Gazette and came into effect.
CHP'S APPLICATION WAS REJECTED
The CHP had applied to the AYM, arguing that the amendment made to the Municipal Law under Law No. 7551 was unconstitutional. In the application, it was claimed that the regulation did not serve the public interest and would lead to a population shift to metropolitan areas.
However, the AYM found the regulation to be in accordance with the Constitution and rejected the annulment request.
“NO CONSTITUTIONAL VIOLATION”
The Supreme Court emphasized in its decision that the establishment of municipalities and the abolition of their legal personality is a constitutional obligation regulated by law. Therefore, it was stated that the relevant rule does not violate Article 123 of the Constitution.
ELECTORAL RIGHTS WILL BE PROTECTED
The decision stated that while the legal personalities of municipalities are abolished, the will expressed by the public through elections will be preserved until the end of the term. It was also noted that the right to vote would continue even after the transformation into village status.
OBJECTIVE: MORE EFFECTIVE SERVICE
The AYM stated that the regulation aims to provide “more effective and efficient public service.” It was emphasized that the procedures and principles regarding the conversion of municipalities into villages are clearly and explicitly regulated in the law.
With this decision, the legal obstacle to the conversion of municipalities with a population below 2,000 into villages has been removed.