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Journal BHUMI: Jurnal Agraria dan PertanahanBHUMI: Jurnal Agraria dan Pertanahan Abstract

Land use dynamics represent an inevitable phenomenon in the process of urban development. The large-scale conversion of land in Depok City, West Java, has triggered various issues, particularly concerning land tenure, land use practices, and the emergence of land disputes—especially on particuliere lands, whose legal status remains ambiguous due to historical and administrative complexities. This phenomenon has significant implications for spatial and environmental sustainability and also exacerbates social tensions and conflicts related to land ownership. This study seeks to analyze the correlation between land use transformation and the rising frequency of land disputes in Depok City, while also identifying effective and equitable mechanisms for conflict resolution. This study employs a qualitative case study approach that integrates secondary data analysis and in-depth interviews to understand the dynamics of land tenure conflicts. The primary issue identified lies in the structural imbalance between escalating land demand and the limited supply of available land parcels within the urban landscape. Land disputes may be addressed through two primary pathways: litigation processes within judicial institutions and alternative non-litigation mechanisms that emphasize cooperative approaches outside formal legal proceedings. With the increasing complexity of land-related conflicts, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms—such as consultation, negotiation, mediation, conciliation, and expert evaluation—have become increasingly pertinent and contextually appropriate. The findings of this study indicate that land disputes in Depok City are driven by land imbalance and weak governance, with non-litigation settlements offering a more efficient and equitable approach that serves as the basis for adaptive land policy recommendations.

Conclusion

Land disputes in Depok City are a direct consequence of the growing demand for land exceeding its limited availability, leading to dynamic and often uncontrolled land-use changes.The distribution of land dispute intensity is uneven across the city, with areas retaining agrarian functions and experiencing weak land governance being particularly vulnerable.Resolving these disputes requires a combination of legal interventions, institutional strengthening, improved land governance, and increased public awareness, emphasizing both litigation and non-litigation approaches for effective and sustainable solutions.

Future Research

Further research should investigate the effectiveness of integrating spatial data, such as land use maps, into alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to create location-specific conflict resolution strategies. Additionally, a study could explore the social and economic impacts of land disputes on vulnerable communities in Depok City, focusing on the long-term consequences of displacement and loss of land rights. Finally, research is needed to assess the potential of participatory mapping and community-based land registration initiatives to empower local residents and improve land tenure security, particularly in areas with a high prevalence of girik land and historical claims to particuliere land. These studies should consider the existing legal frameworks and administrative procedures, aiming to identify opportunities for streamlining land certification processes and promoting equitable access to land resources, ultimately contributing to more sustainable and inclusive urban development in Depok City and similar urbanizing regions in Indonesia.

References

1. The Implications of Land Use Dynamics on Land Disputes in Depok City, West Java | BHUMI: Jurnal Agraria... jurnalbhumi.stpn.ac.id/index.php/JB/article/view/836The Implications of Land Use Dynamics on Land Disputes in Depok City West Java BHUMI Jurnal Agraria jurnalbhumi stpn ac index php JB article view 836

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