jlk – Hello everyone, land disputes are one of the frequent issues in Indonesia. Whether between communities and companies, government entities, or among fellow citizens, land disputes often lead to prolonged conflicts and harm many parties involved.
Land disputes can also become enduring wounds that never seem to heal because even with court rulings, execution might not happen smoothly or be accepted by all parties.
There are many causes of land disputes, but generally, they can be categorized into two: internal and external factors.
Internal factors originate from within the community itself, such as unclear land ownership status, ignorance about land boundaries, disagreements over inheritance division, or administrative errors.
External factors stem from outside the community, such as corporate expansion, infrastructure development, land acquisition by the government, or third-party interventions.
One example of a land dispute caused by internal factors is the case in Negara Batin Village, Jabung District, East Lampung Regency. There, a land dispute erupted between residents and the cattle fattening company PT Austasia Stockfeed.
Residents claim that the land controlled by the company has been theirs for generations, while the company asserts ownership based on land ownership certificates issued by the government. This dispute has been ongoing since 2000 without resolution.
An example of a land dispute caused by external factors is the case in Cibitung Village, Cikarang Barat District, Bekasi Regency. There, a land dispute arose between residents and the Indonesian Railway Company (PT KAI).
Residents claim that the land used by PT KAI to build railroad tracks belongs to them, while PT KAI argues that the land belongs to the state and was handed over by the government. This dispute has been ongoing since 2014 and continues to this day.