DKI DPRD Soroti Weak Enforcement of Sanctions in the Discussion of the RPPLH Regional Regulation

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta DPRD Regional Regulation Formation Agency (Bapemperda) highlights the importance of strengthening the enforcement of sanctions in the discussion of the Regional Regulation Draft (Ranperda) on the Environmental Protection and Management Plan (RPPLH).

Chairman of the DKI Jakarta DPRD Bapemperda Abdul Aziz said that the aspect of sanctions was one of the main concerns in discussing the draft regulation. According to him, the regulation of sanctions needs to be formulated clearly so that the rules that are drafted do not just stop at the level of norms.

"Enforcement of sanctions will be a concern in discussing article by article so that this rule can be effectively implemented," said Aziz, Friday, March 13.

He added that his party also received a number of inputs from council members in the initial discussion of the Ranperda, including from the Chairman of Commission D of the DKI Jakarta DPRD Yuke Yurike who assessed that there was a need to strengthen sanctions.

"We appreciate the input from the Chairman of Commission D regarding the strengthening of sanctions in this regulation," said Aziz.

Meanwhile, Yuke assessed that sanctions should be made more stringent so that the implementation of regional regulations can run effectively. He assessed that so far there are still many regulations that have been passed, but the implementation of the sanctions has not been optimal.

"Enforcement of sanctions is the most important. There are many regulations, but the sanctions have not been maximized," explained Yuke.

According to him, clarity regarding the form of violations as well as the boundaries between prohibited and permitted things also needs to be formulated in detail in the rules. That way the public can understand the applicable provisions, while the government has a strong legal basis for taking action.

"It must be clear what is a violation and what is allowed," said Yuke.

In addition to strengthening the aspect of sanctions, Yuke also encourages that the discussion of the RPPLH Regional Regulation involves more parties outside the government and DPRD, including environmental communities and communities that have been active in environmental protection issues.

"The discussion needs to be expanded, not only with experts but also the community and the environment-conscious community," he concluded.