Settlement of Land Disputes between PT Selatan Agro Makmur Lestari (PT SAML) and Residents of Tirta Mulya Village, Air Sugihan District, Ogan Komering Ilir (OKI) Regency, South Sumatra Province, Indonesia

Abstract

Land disputes that often occur in Indonesia are disputes over land rights. Disputes over land rights occur in many places throughout Indonesia, both in remote villages and urban areas. Most of the problems that arise are related to land cases in the plantation sector. The case of land disputes in the plantation sector was caused by a sharp socio-economic gap between plantation entrepreneurs and residents living around the plantation area. One of the land rights disputes occurred between PT Selatan Agro Makmur Lestari (PT SAML) and residents of Tirta Mulya Village, Air Sugihan District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency, South Sumatra Province. The research method used in this research is the descriptive qualitative method. Data collection techniques are by means of interviews, observation, and documentation. The findings in this study were that in 2017, Komnas HAM RI successfully mediated mediation. Still, the results of the agreement failed to be implemented. Hence, in 2020 the residents of Tirta Mulya Village made another complaint to the Regional Land Office of South Sumatra Province because they rejected the results of the agreement signed by representatives of residents who did not give the power to represent the residents of Tirta Mulya Village. The recommendation of this research is to create an effective mediation model such as good communication, fairness in making agreements, integrity and good will from all parties.