Komisi C Gelar Rapat Dengar Pendapat Terkait Tanah Pagesangan_Dr. Joko Nur Sariono, S.H., M.H.

Summary

A public hearing was held by the Surabaya City DPRD to address a land dispute in Pagesangan, where residents have long inhabited land but are unable to certify their ownership due to conflicting claims from the city government. The committee, with the help of legal and land experts, facilitated a discussion to resolve the issue. Both parties were asked to provide supporting evidence of their claims, and the committee emphasized collaboration and documentation to reach a fair resolution before any legal action. The goal is to ensure that all parties are aligned before the matter potentially goes to court.

Takeaways

• 😀 A hearing session was held on September 11, 2023, by Commission C of the Surabaya City DPRD to address complaints from residents in Pagesangan regarding land issues.
• 😀 The hearing was attended by experts in law and land administration from Universitas Wijaya Kusuma and Universitas Airlangga.
• 😀 The main issue was that residents of Pagesangan are unable to obtain certificates for their ancestral land, as the city government claims the land as city assets.
• 😀 The residents have evidence of ownership, including land certificates and documents, but the city government claims the land as part of its assets.
• 😀 The committee facilitated dialogue between the residents, the city government, and experts in land law to find a solution.
• 😀 Both the residents and the city government are required to provide complete documentation regarding land ownership and asset acquisition.
• 😀 The committee decided to delay a resolution until all necessary documents from both parties are submitted and compared.
• 😀 Although the decision will not be made by Commission C, it is crucial for both sides to reach an agreement before potentially escalating the issue to the legal system.
• 😀 The residents argue that they had been able to register their land and receive certificates but were blocked by the city government’s unilateral claims.
• 😀 Commission C recommended that the residents provide evidence of their land rights, including land certificates, and the city government must show proof of asset acquisition in the city's records.

Q & A

What was the main issue discussed during the meeting of Commission C in Surabaya?

The main issue discussed was a land dispute in Pagesangan, Surabaya, where residents have faced difficulties obtaining land certificates due to a claim by the Surabaya City Government.

Who attended the meeting to address the land issue in Pagesangan?

The meeting was attended by the Chairman of Commission C, Baktiono, along with members of the Commission, legal and land experts, representatives from Surabaya's City Government, and Pagesangan residents.

What caused the land dispute between the residents of Pagesangan and the Surabaya City Government?

The dispute arose because the residents claimed they had occupied the land for generations, but the Surabaya City Government considered it as part of its assets. This led to a blockage in the residents' efforts to obtain land certificates.

What action did Commission C take to resolve the issue?

Commission C initiated the meeting to facilitate communication between the residents and the City Government, and requested both parties to provide complete documentation regarding the land ownership and asset claims.

What specific evidence did Commission C request from both the residents and the City Government?

Commission C requested the residents to present evidence of land ownership, including certificates and land documents, and the City Government was asked to provide proof of how the land was acquired as part of its assets.

What was the role of the experts invited to the meeting?

Legal and land experts were invited to help facilitate the discussion and provide expertise on land law and governance, in order to find a viable solution to the dispute.

What did the residents of Pagesangan argue about the City Government's actions?

The residents argued that the Surabaya City Government had made a unilateral claim over the land without proper communication or socialization, and that their land registration efforts with the National Land Agency (BPN) had been blocked as a result.

What did the Surabaya City Government fail to provide during the meeting?

The Surabaya City Government failed to provide concrete proof of ownership, such as a valid land certificate (SHM or SHGB), for the disputed land.

What resolution did Commission C propose for the land issue in Pagesangan?

Commission C proposed that both parties present all necessary documents for verification, and once the data was complete, a solution could be found before the case potentially moved to legal channels.

What were the key points outlined in the meeting's resolution?

The key points were: 1) Pagesangan residents should provide proof of land ownership, 2) The City Government must present evidence of asset acquisition, and 3) Documents from the relevant authorities should be shared and verified before further action.