Legal Review of the Management and Use of Land in the Coastal Area of Study in Medan Belawan District

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Legal Review of the Management and Use of Land in the Coastal Area of Study in Medan Belawan District

Introduction

The coastal area plays a crucial role in economic and political aspects, serving as a gateway to the ocean and a vital land for national defense. As a strategic area, comprehensive arrangements regarding the aspects of mastery and use of coastal areas are essential for the benefit of the government and the community. This research aims to examine the implementation of land control and use in the coastal area, particularly in Medan Belawan District.

Background

The coastal area has been a subject of interest for various activities, ranging from meeting the needs of community life to higher interests such as the environment, defense, and security. To meet the needs of the community, the current rules allow land in protected areas, including coastal areas, to be controlled and given land rights, with the condition that the use and utilization are in accordance with the function of the area.

Methodology

This study uses a qualitative descriptive method with a normative juridical approach. The data used comes from statutory regulations and analyzed with real conditions in the field through secondary data.

Results

The study found several important things regarding land control and use in the coastal area of Medan Belawan District:

1. Land Control in the Coastal Area of Medan Belawan District

The study found evidence of land control in the coastal area of Medan Belawan District, including:

Management Rights (HPL): Even though there are HPL, not all holders of the right to control land in full.
Ownership rights on behalf of local residents: There are some local residents who have ownership rights to land in the coastal area.
KLD without land control: Also found a case of KLD (quote regional report) with land that is not controlled by KLD holders.
Land Certificate (SKT): Medan Belawan Sub-District Head issued SKT for several land in the coastal area.
Land control based on a letter under the hand: There are also cases of land control that are only based on a letter under the hand.

2. Land Use in the Coastal Area of Medan Belawan District

Research also found various land uses in the coastal area of Medan Belawan District, including:

Use for port purposes: Land area determined for the benefit of the port initially reached 2,217.95 ha, but used by PT. Pelindo as HPL holder is only 423.15 ha.
Facilities Headquarters/Office of Government Agencies: Some land in the coastal area is used for headquarters and office agencies.
Ponds: Some areas in the coastal area are used as ponds.
Settlement: Coastal area is also inhabited by residents who build settlements.
Fish/shrimp clothesline: Some areas in the coastal area are used as fish and shrimp drying.

3. Constraints in Determining Land Rights in the Coastal Area

Research found several obstacles in determining land rights in the coastal area, namely:

Land control over HPL land and protected areas: There is a conflict of land tenure on HPL land and in protected areas.
Juridical and physical data incomplete soil: Juridical and physical data of the soil in the coastal area is often incomplete.
Land dispute: Many land in the coastal area that is the object of the dispute.

Solution to Overcome Obstacles

To overcome obstacles in determining land rights in coastal areas, several solutions can be considered:

Giving land rights on HPL land: For land that has been physically controlled, the rights of land can be given on HPL land by taking into account the proof of broad certainty and location of the land.
The testimony of trusted people: In giving land rights, it is necessary to consider the testimony of people who are trusted to ensure broad certainty and location of the land.
Settlement through a court or mediation: To resolve land disputes, a settlement can be taken through the court or mediation to determine the more entitled parties to the disputed land.

Suggestion

Based on the results of the study, the following are suggestions to increase control and use of land in coastal areas:

Consideration of aspects of land control and use: The aspect of land tenure and use must be an important consideration in granting land rights in the coastal area.
Attention to the function of the area and environmental sustainability: In regulating the control and use of land in coastal areas, it must still pay attention to the function of the area and environmental sustainability.
Giving land rights for people who control and use land: People who really control and use land in coastal areas, should be given land rights on HPL.

Conclusion

This study shows that the regulation of land tenure and use in the coastal area of Medan Belawan District still has several weaknesses. The need for synergy and coordination between related parties to realize better arrangements, while still paying attention to the interests of the community, environmental sustainability, and national defense.

Recommendation

Based on the results of this study, it is recommended that the government and related parties take into account the aspects of land control and use in the coastal area, and pay attention to the function of the area and environmental sustainability. Additionally, people who really control and use land in coastal areas should be given land rights on HPL.

Limitation

This study has several limitations, including:

Limited data: The study only used secondary data, which may not be comprehensive or up-to-date.
Limited scope: The study only focused on the coastal area of Medan Belawan District, and may not be applicable to other areas.
Limited time: The study was conducted within a limited time frame, which may not allow for a thorough examination of the topic.

Future Research

Future research should aim to:

Examine the regulation of land tenure and use in other coastal areas: To determine the applicability of the findings of this study to other coastal areas.
Investigate the impact of land control and use on the environment: To determine the impact of land control and use on the environment and ecosystem.
Develop a more comprehensive framework for land control and use: To provide a more comprehensive framework for land control and use in coastal areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Legal Review of the Management and Use of Land in the Coastal Area of Study in Medan Belawan District

Q: What is the purpose of the study?

A: The purpose of the study is to examine the implementation of land control and use in the coastal area of Medan Belawan District, particularly in relation to the regulation of land tenure and use.

Q: What are the main findings of the study?

A: The study found several important things regarding land control and use in the coastal area of Medan Belawan District, including:

Evidence of land control in the coastal area, including Management Rights (HPL), ownership rights on behalf of local residents, KLD without land control, Land Certificate (SKT), and land control based on a letter under the hand.
Various land uses in the coastal area, including use for port purposes, facilities Headquarters/Office of Government Agencies, ponds, settlement, and fish/shrimp clothesline.
Constraints in determining land rights in the coastal area, including land control over HPL land and protected areas, juridical and physical data incomplete soil, and land dispute.

Q: What are the solutions to overcome obstacles in determining land rights in coastal areas?

A: Several solutions can be considered to overcome obstacles in determining land rights in coastal areas, including:

Giving land rights on HPL land for land that has been physically controlled.
Considering the testimony of trusted people to ensure broad certainty and location of the land.
Settlement through a court or mediation to resolve land disputes.

Q: What are the suggestions to increase control and use of land in coastal areas?

A: Based on the results of the study, the following are suggestions to increase control and use of land in coastal areas:

Consideration of aspects of land control and use in granting land rights in the coastal area.
Attention to the function of the area and environmental sustainability in regulating the control and use of land in coastal areas.
Giving land rights for people who really control and use land in coastal areas.

Q: What are the limitations of the study?

A: The study has several limitations, including:

Limited data, which may not be comprehensive or up-to-date.
Limited scope, which only focused on the coastal area of Medan Belawan District.
Limited time, which may not allow for a thorough examination of the topic.

Q: What are the recommendations for future research?

A: Future research should aim to:

Examine the regulation of land tenure and use in other coastal areas to determine the applicability of the findings of this study.
Investigate the impact of land control and use on the environment to determine the impact on the ecosystem.
Develop a more comprehensive framework for land control and use in coastal areas.

Q: What are the implications of the study for policy and practice?

A: The study has several implications for policy and practice, including:

The need for synergy and coordination between related parties to realize better arrangements for land control and use in coastal areas.
The importance of paying attention to the function of the area and environmental sustainability in regulating the control and use of land in coastal areas.
The need to give land rights for people who really control and use land in coastal areas.

Q: What are the future directions for research on land control and use in coastal areas?

A: Future research should aim to:

Examine the regulation of land tenure and use in other coastal areas.
Investigate the impact of land control and use on the environment.
Develop a more comprehensive framework for land control and use in coastal areas.

Q: What are the key takeaways from the study?

A: The key takeaways from the study are:

The regulation of land tenure and use in the coastal area of Medan Belawan District still has several weaknesses.
The need for synergy and coordination between related parties to realize better arrangements for land control and use in coastal areas.
The importance of paying attention to the function of the area and environmental sustainability in regulating the control and use of land in coastal areas.
The need to give land rights for people who really control and use land in coastal areas.