What is a Petition/application??

The right to petition is safeguarded by Article 74 of our Constitution. All citizens possess the right to submit their requests and complaints to public institutions through a petition. A petition is defined as a signed document, submitted in writing by individuals, whether to official or private bodies, to the competent authority of the relevant institution or organization, conveying their requests or complaints. A petition may be drafted by a single individual or by a collective group.

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We can enumerate the mandatory elements that must be present in a petition under six headings: date, name of the authority, subject matter, signature, name and surname of the petitioner/applicant, and the signature of the person drafting the petition. Let us now examine how a petition is generally drafted:

Firstly, you should procure plain, unlined white paper, preferably A4 size. The petition may be typed using a computer, typewriter, or similar devices, or it may be handwritten. If you choose to handwrite your petition, we recommend using pens with blue or black ink. The heading of the petition should be addressed to the institution or authority to which the request or complaint pertains. The request or complaint must be articulated simply and clearly in the body of the text. Throughout the petition, a serious and respectful tone and style must be maintained. The submitted request or complaint must be lawful, supported by evidence pertaining to the specific case, and its grounds must be clearly set forth.

If the purpose of your petition is to inform a superior authority, the text should conclude with a phrase such as (I respectfully submit this matter for your information). If your objective is for the superior authority to resolve an issue, it may conclude with (I respectfully request that the necessary action be taken). If authorization is required for a procedure, you may conclude your text with (I respectfully request your permission). The place and date must be specified at the end of the text.

The petitioner's/applicant's name and surname must be stated in the lower right-hand corner of the petition, followed by their signature. Finally, if there are any documents to be appended to your petition, these documents must be listed item by item under the heading (Annexes) at the very end of the petition. Commonly used petition samples are provided below.

Resignation Letter Sample

A resignation letter is a petition by which an employee unilaterally terminates their employment contract. While there is a common misconception that severance pay cannot be claimed upon submission of a resignation letter, this belief is unfounded. If there exists a just cause for the employee's departure from work, the employee may resign and still be entitled to severance pay. For detailed information on what constitutes just causes, you may refer to our article on employee rights. You can also calculate the amount of severance pay you may be entitled to on our severance pay calculation page.

TO ………………………… COMPANY

I am hereby resigning from your company, where I have been employed since ../../…., effective today. All my rights to severance pay and other employment-related claims are reserved.

I respectfully request and demand that the necessary action be taken.

Name :

Signature :

Date :

Click here to download the resignation letter sample in Word format: Resignation Letter Sample

Digiturk Cancellation Application Sample

For Digiturk subscription cancellation, certain particulars must be included in your application. Your application for subscription cancellation will be processed if you send it to Digiturk Customer Services via fax, accompanied by a photocopy of your identity card. A sample of the application you should draft for this purpose is as follows:

TO DIGITURK CUSTOMER SERVICES

APPLICANT USER'S

NAME AND SURNAME : …………………………………………………….

TR IDENTITY NUMBER : ……………………………………………………..

DIGITURK SUBSCRIBER NUMBER : ……………………………………………………..

CONTACT NUMBER : ……………………………………………………..

SUBJECT : Request for Digiturk subscription cancellation

REASON FOR CANCELLATION : Failure to provide promised HD viewing channels service, unavailability of sports channels, and excessively high price

EXPLANATIONS :

In a telephone conversation with Digiturk Customer Service Representative ……………., I requested the cancellation of my Digiturk subscription. I was informed that for my subscription cancellation to be processed, an application containing my cancellation request, along with a photocopy of my identity card, must be sent via fax to 0212-473 99 99. Your customer service representative stated that the cancellation process would be completed upon my undertaking these steps. It is for this reason that I have found it necessary to draft this application to you.

CONCLUSION AND REQUEST : In light of the reasons I have set forth, I respectfully submit and request the CANCELLATION of my Digiturk subscription. …../…../……

Applicant for Cancellation

……………………………………

SIGNATURE

ANNEX: Photocopy of Identity Card

You may download the petition sample we have provided. Subsequently, you can modify this downloaded sample to suit your specific case.

Click here to download the petition sample in Word format: Digiturk Cancellation Application Sample

Millenicom Cancellation Application Sample

If you wish to cancel the internet service you receive from Millenicom, you must draft an application to the institution and attach a photocopy of your identity card. You may submit your drafted application to the relevant institution either via fax or email. Subsequently, your request will be processed upon receipt of your application. A sample of the application you should draft for this purpose is as follows:

TO THE DIRECTORATE OF MILLENICOM TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES INC.

Applicant : ………………………………………….

TR Identity No : ………………………………………….

Address Information : ………………………………………….

Subject of Request : Millenicom Subscription Cancellation

Service Number: ………………………………………

Subscription Type: ………………………………………….

Request : I hereby request the cancellation of the internet service/subscription I receive from your company, details of which are provided above. Date: …../…../…….

Name and Surname:

Signature:

ANNEX: Photocopy of Identity Card

You may download the petition sample we have provided. Subsequently, you can modify this downloaded sample to suit your specific case.

Click here to download the petition sample in Word format: Millenicom Cancellation Application Sample

Superonline Cancellation Application Sample

If you wish to cancel your subscription, your service cancellation request will be processed upon sending your application, accompanied by a photocopy of your identity card, to the fax number of Superonline Communication Services Inc. A sample of the application you should draft for this purpose is as follows:

TO Turkcell Superonline Communication Services Joint Stock Company

Customer's Name and Surname: ……………………………………………………………….

Customer Number: ……………………………………………………………………..

Reason for Cancellation Request: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Contact Number: …………………………………………

Request: I hereby declare my wish to terminate my Turkcell Superonline internet service and subscription, which I have been continuously utilizing. I respectfully request that the necessary action be taken.

..…/…../202..

Name and Surname:

Signature:

Annex: Photocopy of Identity Card

You may download the petition sample we have provided. Subsequently, you can modify this downloaded sample to suit your specific case.

Click here to download the petition sample in Word format: Superonline Cancellation Application Sample

Turknet Cancellation Application

If you wish to terminate the service you receive from this internet service provider, you must notify the institution of your request with an application. Here again, you must attach a photocopy of your identity card to the application. There are 4 methods available for service cancellation: e-government, e-fax, traditional fax, and postal/cargo methods. You may submit your application for cancellation using one of these methods. Upon receipt of your request by the institution, the service you have been receiving will be terminated within 7 days, and you will be notified via SMS. A sample of the application you should draft for this purpose is as follows:

TO TURKNET COMMUNICATION SERVICES INC.

Phone / Subscriber No:

Contact Number and Email Address:

I hereby request the cancellation of my (individual/corporate) ADSL internet service associated with the telephone line number ………………………………………..…..……., which I currently receive from your company.

Date: ……/……/…………

Name Surname:

SIGNATURE :

ANNEX: Photocopy of Identity Card

You may download the petition sample we have provided.

Click here to download the petition sample in Word format: Turknet Cancellation Application Sample

Municipality Petition/Application Sample

As citizens, we may all need to draft petitions to local administrations covering our respective localities concerning a task or procedure to be undertaken. Among these local administrations, the municipal administration is the one we are most likely to interact with. We may need to draft petitions to municipalities on various matters. In this section, we would like to present a few examples of such petitions:

1) Municipal Tree Felling/Removal Application

TO THE TARSUS MUNICIPALITY PRESIDENCY

DIRECTORATE OF PARKS AND GARDENS

I respectfully request that the trees located in the garden of Seven Apartment, with door number 15, Kırklar Street, Alparslan Türkeş Boulevard, Koca Çınar Neighborhood, which pose a danger and need to be felled, be inspected on-site and that the necessary action be taken. 05/12/2026

Apartment Manager's Stamp and Signature

Contact Number:……………………………………..

If you have a similar situation or complaint, you may download the petition sample, adapt it to your specific case, and use it.

Click here to download the petition sample in Word format: Municipal Tree Felling/Removal Application

2) Municipal Renovation Permit Application

TO THE PENDİK MUNICIPALITY PRESIDENCY

DIRECTORATE OF ZONING AND URBAN PLANNING

SUBJECT: Request for Renovation Permit

I wish to obtain a renovation permit for the independent section numbered 5, located at Apt No: 52/5, Üsküdar Street, Cevizli Neighborhood, Pendik District, Istanbul Province; Parcel 15, Block 11502. I respectfully request that the necessary action be taken. 05/05/2021

Name and Surname:

Signature:

Contact No:

ANNEXES:

• Title Deed Copy,
• (If represented by an attorney) Power of Attorney Copy
• (If the applicant is a company) Document stating the company's full name and tax identification number, and the signatory's authorization document, (If the applicant is a natural person) Identity card photocopy

If renovation work is required in your building, a permit must be obtained from the municipality before commencing the renovation. To acquire a renovation permit, an application must be submitted to the municipality within whose jurisdiction the property is located. Prior to application, it is crucial to prepare the technical reports and documents required for the renovation permit. Otherwise, your application will be ineffective. Only after securing these documents will you be able to obtain the necessary permit for your procedure with the renovation permit application. You may download the petition sample provided above to your computer, adapt it to your property's information, and use it. During this process, you may seek assistance from a specialized real estate lawyer.

Click here to download the petition sample in Word format: Municipal Renovation Permit Application Sample

Higher Education Credit and Dormitories Institution (KYK) Petition/Application Sample

Students commonly refer to this institution as KYK. During their university years, this institution provides students with numerous opportunities such as loans, scholarships, and dormitory facilities. University students will maintain a close relationship with this institution throughout their education. Due to this close interaction, it may be necessary to draft petitions to this institution on various matters. You may need to draft petitions to the Higher Education Credit and Dormitories Institution on certain issues before commencing your education, during your education, or even after completing your education. Here, we would like to present a few petition samples that you may find useful:

1) KYK Student Loan Cancellation Application

TO THE PRESIDENCY OF THE LOAN DEPARTMENT, HIGHER EDUCATION CREDIT AND DORMITORIES INSTITUTION, MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY

I am currently benefiting from the student loan provided by your institution. I hereby declare that I no longer wish to avail myself of the student loan. I respectfully request the cancellation of the student loan being provided to me and that I be notified of the completion of the cancellation.

.…/.…/…..(date)

Name and Surname

SIGNATURE

TR Identity No:

Educational Institution Attended:

Mobile Phone:

Email:

Address:

This petition sample is for those who are currently receiving a KYK Loan and wish to cease benefiting from this loan facility. You may download this petition sample, modify it with your own information, and use it for your loan cancellation process.

Click here to download the petition sample in Word format: KYK Student Loan Cancellation Application

2) KYK Dormitory Leave Application

TO THE ESKİŞEHİR MİHRİME HATUN BRANCH DIRECTORATE, HIGHER EDUCATION CREDIT AND DORMITORIES INSTITUTION

As your student registered in C block, 5th Floor, Room Number 127, Bed Number 3, with TR Identity Number ……………………………………………; I need to go to my family due to health reasons. Therefore, I respectfully request that I be granted leave between the dates …../..…/..……. and ..…/…../….…… .

Date:

Name and Surname:

Signature:

ANNEX: Photocopy of Identity Card and other relevant documents (to be attached to the back of the application if requested).

The petition sample provided above pertains to a student residing in a KYK-affiliated dormitory requesting leave from the dormitory. You may download this petition, make any desired modifications, and use it.

Click here to download the petition sample in Word format: KYK Dormitory Leave Application

3) KYK Transfer Application

TO THE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION CREDIT AND DORMITORIES INSTITUTION, MINISTRY OF YOUTH AND SPORTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY

ANKARA

While I was a 2nd-year student with student number …….……………………………..…….. in the Department of Law, Faculty of Law, Anadolu University; I gained the right to transfer horizontally to the Department of Law, Faculty of Law, Akdeniz University, based on central placement scores. I registered at the relevant university on …………………. I was receiving a student loan from your institution with TR identity number ……………………………. I respectfully request that the necessary action be taken for the transfer of my previously received Student Loan to Akdeniz University.

Date:

Name and Surname:

Signature:

TR ID No :

Loan No:

Email :

Mobile Phone :

Address :

Annexes:

1-Student Certificate confirming registration at the new university

2-Transcript from the former university

3-Photocopy of Identity Card

The petition draft provided above is a sample of the application that a student who has changed universities must submit to the Higher Education Credit and Dormitories Institution for the continuation of their student loan payments. If you have a similar situation, you may download the provided petition sample, adapt it to your specific circumstances, and use it for your procedure.

Click here to download the petition sample in Word format: KYK Transfer Application

Excuse Leave Application

Excuse leave is a right that civil servants can utilize in various situations. This leave is regulated under Article 104 of the Civil Servants Law No. 657. The said article stipulates different leave periods for numerous distinct circumstances. If you, as a civil servant, wish to take excuse leave, you must first ascertain whether your situation falls under one of the leave conditions stipulated by the aforementioned article of law. If one of these conditions applies to your situation, you must draft an application addressed to the relevant unit directorate of your affiliated institution.

The maximum leave periods you can utilize for your current situation are specified in the article of law. You may request the entire period or a partial period sufficient for your reason for absence. We would like to present an example of an excuse leave application pertaining to one of the reasons for absence regulated by law:

TO THE DIRECTORATE OF ATATÜRK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Salihli/MANİSA

My spouse's mother passed away on 10/03/2021. Due to this bereavement, I wish to take 7 (seven) days of excuse leave in accordance with subparagraph (B) of Article 104 of the Civil Servants Law No. 657. I respectfully request that the necessary action be taken.

11/03/2021

ADDRESS:

Residential Address :

Address where leave will be spent :

Contact Number :

Name and Surname :

Title/Position :

Personnel Number:

Signature :

If you are also a civil servant and your situation necessitates taking excuse leave, you may download the petition sample we have provided, make the necessary adjustments pertaining to your situation, and submit this petition to the relevant directorate of the institution where you wish to take leave, thereby presenting your request for excuse leave.

Click here to download the petition sample in Word format: Excuse Leave Application Sample

School Petition/Application Sample

Under this heading, we will provide a few petition samples commonly used in primary schools, middle schools, and high schools. Petition samples used in universities will be examined under the headings below.

1) Elective Course Selection Application Sample

Especially in middle schools and high schools, students are allowed to choose certain courses in addition to core subjects. These courses are called elective courses. Each school offers specific courses for students to choose from, based on its physical conditions and available teaching staff. If a sufficient number of students is reached, that course will be opened. Since the conditions of each school vary, the courses you can choose will be communicated to you by the school administration. Subsequently, you will be asked to notify your chosen courses via an application. A sample of this requested application is as follows:

TO THE DIRECTORATE OF YAHYA AKEL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL

Yenişehir/MERSİN

I hereby inform you that my child, ……………………………………………………………………, student number 356, of the 11/C Class of your school, has selected the following 4 elective courses, totaling 6 hours, offered by your administration for the 2020 – 2021 Academic Year: 1) Sports and Physical Activities (2 hours), 2) Environmental Education (1 hour), 3) Law and Justice (1 hour), 4) Foreign Language (Arabic) (2 hours). I respectfully request that the necessary action be taken.

Student

Name and Surname :

TR Identity No :

Date and Signature :

Parent/Guardian

Name and Surname :

TR Identity No :

Date and Signature :

You may download the petition sample we have provided to your computer, make suitable modifications, and use it for your procedure.

Click here to download the petition sample in Word format: Elective Course Selection Application

2) Student Certificate Request Application

A student certificate is frequently requested from students for various matters and procedures in daily life. To obtain this document, you must draft an application stating your reason for requesting it and submit it to the relevant administrative unit of the school where you are studying. Our sample application for this purpose is as follows:

TO THE DIRECTORATE OF BOSTANCI ANATOLIAN HIGH SCHOOL

Kadıköy/ISTANBUL

I am …………………………………………………………….., student number 52, of the 10/B Class of your high school. To renew my Istanbulkart student card, a student certificate is required from the actively attended school, confirming my student status for the relevant academic year. Therefore, I respectfully request that a student certificate be issued in my name and provided to me, and that the necessary action be taken.

05/11/2021

Name and Surname:

Address:………………………………………………………………..

Signature:

………………………………………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………………………..

If you also need to obtain a student certificate for any reason, you may download the petition sample, adapt it to your specific case, and submit your application to the educational institution you are attending.

Click here to download the petition sample in Word format: Student Certificate Request Application

University Petition/Application Samples

University students may find it necessary to submit petitions to the rectorate of their university or the dean's office of their faculty for various procedures. Under this heading, we wish to provide a few petition samples that you may find useful:

1) Single Course Examination Application

Some universities grant students who have failed courses during the semester the right to retake the course under certain conditions. This right may be granted for a single course or for three courses, in which case the examination is referred to as a three-course examination. The conditions set forth by each university for eligibility to take these examinations will vary. Generally, the primary condition sought by universities is that passing the examination for the course in question would lead to graduation.

You should consult the regulations of your respective university for the principles and procedures concerning this matter. Subsequently, if you meet the conditions and are eligible to take the examination, you must submit an application to your affiliated faculty, stating your request to take the examination. Here is our sample application for a single course examination:

TO THE DEAN'S OFFICE, FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES, ANADOLU UNIVERSITY OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY

I am a final semester student of the 2017 – 2018 Academic Year, Spring Semester. I have failed the course specified below. Should I pass this course, I will be eligible for graduation. I wish to avail myself of the single course examination right in accordance with the principles regulated in the relevant article of the Anadolu University Associate Degree and Bachelor's Degree Education – Teaching and Examination Regulations. I respectfully request that the necessary action be taken.

09/06/2018

SIGNATURE:

Requested Single Course Examination:

Course Code:

Course Name:

Year and Semester Course was Taken:

Name of Course Instructor:

Student's:

Name and Surname:

TR Identity No:

Student No:

Department / Major:

Contact No:

Address:

ANNEX: Grade Transcript

If you are in a similar situation, you may download the petition sample we have provided, make suitable modifications, and use it for your single course or three-course examination application.

Click here to download the petition sample in Word format: Single Course Examination Application

2) Objection/Appeal Petition

University students have the right to object to their examination grades, overall achievement scores, letter grades, assignment and project grades, and similar assessments for the courses they have taken. Such objections may pertain to various issues, including material errors in the examination paper, an un-evaluated examination paper, incorrect grade entry, assessment not conforming to specified weighting ratios, assessment inconsistent with regulations, and similar matters. Again, it is advisable to review your university's regulations on this subject. Each university may stipulate different procedures and principles regarding the course of action to be followed. Here is a petition sample for this matter:

TO THE DIRECTORATE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS, ESKİŞEHİR OSMANGAZİ UNIVERSITY OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY

I am student number …………………………………………… in the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, of your university. I object to the result of the second midterm examination for the course titled Fluid Mechanics – 2, with code FLUID306, conducted on 05/05/2020 during the 2019 – 2020 Academic Year, Spring Semester, the result of which was announced on 20/05/2020, for the reason explained below. I respectfully request that the necessary action be taken. 22/05/2020

Name and Surname:

Signature:

Reason for Objection: 2nd Midterm Examination conducted on 05/05/2020

Subject of Objection: Examination paper not evaluated

Contact Number:……………………………………………………….

If you are a university student and have an objection regarding your grades as explained, you may download the sample petition we have provided, adapt it to your specific case, and use it for your objection procedure.

Click here to download the petition sample in Word format: Grade Objection Petition

3) Make-up Examination Application

You may have been unable to attend your midterm or final examinations due to a compelling reason (force majeure). In such a situation, there is no need to worry. Make-up examinations have been introduced for these types of circumstances. In such a case, you must apply to the administration with a petition. The crucial point here is that you must substantiate your reason for absence with documentation. Here is a sample application for the right to take a make-up examination:

TO THE DEAN'S OFFICE, FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES, NİŞANTAŞI UNIVERSITY

I am student number …………………………………… in the Department of Business Administration of your Faculty. I was unable to attend the final examinations for the courses listed below for the 2020 – 2021 Fall Semester due to illness. I wish to exercise my right to take make-up examinations for these courses. I am submitting the medical report substantiating my reason for absence as an annex. I respectfully request that the necessary action be taken. 19/01/2021

Information Regarding Courses for Which Final Examinations Could Not Be Attended Due to Excuse:

• The final examination for the course titled Public Finance, with code KAMU265, conducted for Group B on 13/01/2021;
• The final examination for the course titled Logistics, with code LOJ293, conducted for Group C on 14/01/2021

Contact Number:

Name and Surname:

Signature:

ANNEX: Document substantiating the reason for absence

If you also were unable to attend your examinations due to your reason for absence, you must notify the administration with an application stating your wish to exercise your right to a make-up examination. You may download the petition sample we have provided, modify it according to your specific case, and use it for your application process.

Click here to download the petition sample in Word format: Make-up Examination Application

These are among the most frequently used petition samples. You may download these petition samples in Word format, make any desired modifications, and use them in your procedures. You may submit any questions you have regarding this topic to us below.

Av. Mehmet Yücesoy

İzmir Attorney & Legal Consultancy