InfoSAWIT, PASANGKAYU — The West Sulawesi Provincial Legislative Council (DPRD) is investigating land disputes and plantation land legality issues in Pasangkayu Regency, following a working visit to five oil palm companies on October 13, 2026.
The council’s Commission III gathered information on disputes involving PT Unggul Widia Lestari and four companies under Astra Agro Lestari Tbk: PT Pasangkayu, PT Letawa, PT Mamuang and PT TSL.
According to InfoSAWIT, citing sulbaronline.com on Thursday, October 22, the discussions covered community land claims, questions over the validity of land documents, and inconsistencies in regional mapping data.
The findings highlight the need for comprehensive verification of land records, ownership claims and plantation boundaries to establish the legal status of disputed areas.
Boundary Disputes and Inheritance Claims
At PT Mamuang, an external party reportedly claimed land using documents associated with an area in Central Sulawesi. The company said three mediation sessions had taken place without reaching an agreement.
PT Letawa faces a separate dispute involving residents claiming to be heirs or descendants of previous landowners. Other concerns include inconsistencies in boundary maps and the legality of recommendations issued by regional authorities.
PT Pasangkayu, meanwhile, said it had spent up to Rp68 billion on land acquisition and compensation. However, the company reported alleged land encroachment and unauthorised structures in areas it claims fall within its cultivation rights (HGU).
These accounts reflect the competing concerns of companies and communities, making impartial verification essential.
DPRD Seeks Evidence-Based Resolution
Commission III member Harun Lulullangi said the disputes would be examined thoroughly and transparently, based on evidence rather than incomplete public narratives.
He said the council was prepared to push for national-level involvement if the disputes could not be resolved locally.
As a follow-up, the commission plans to coordinate with Indonesia’s National Land Agency (BPN) and relevant ministries to review land documents, verify HGU boundaries and reconcile digital maps.
The process is expected to involve relevant stakeholders and improve transparency.
Resolving the disputes through documented evidence, legal procedures and dialogue could help protect community land rights while providing greater legal certainty for plantation companies in Pasangkayu. (T2)
