The Existence of Land Deed Officials in Government Land Acquisition Following the Establishment of the Land Office

The development of Land Offices in multiple regions has introduced various variables that influence the role of PPAT in the government land purchase process. The Land Office, as an authoritative organisation in land management, has been assuming various functions previously held by PPAT, particularly regarding land administration for public interest. This necessitates the reorganisation of the duties and authorities of PPAT to avert overlapping or conflicting jurisdictions. According to Article 6 of Law Number 2 of 2012 about Land purchase for Public Interest, the government is required to execute the land purchase process efficiently, equitably, and transparently. Consequently, examining the existence of PPAT concerning land acquisition following the founding of the Land Office is crucial for comprehending the position and strategic significance of PPAT in facilitating government initiatives. This study employs a normative legal methodology utilising both legislative and philosophical frameworks. This paper aims to analyse and elucidate the role of Land Deed Officials in governmental land acquisition since the formation of the Land Office. The research findings indicate that PPAT encounters obstacles, including ambiguous authority boundaries, the lack of cohesive operational guidelines, inadequate coordination, a unified land information system, and increased expectations for professionalism to ensure the validity and regulatory compliance of the deeds produced by both institutions. Consequently, synergy and harmonisation among BPN, the Land Office, and PPAT are essential through the creation of coordination forums, the development of explicit regulations, the augmentation of human resource capabilities, and the establishment of an integrated information system to attain legal certainty, justice, and efficient and equitable land services for the community.