JAKARTA - The Forest Area Regulation Task Force (Satgas PKH) said PT Asmin Koalindo Tuhup (AKT) has not fulfilled its obligation to pay an administrative fine of IDR 4.2 trillion.
"It has not been carried out at all. In fact, we have summoned, verified, and the basic regulation," said the Spokesperson for the PKH Barita Task Force, Barita Simanjuntak, as reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, March 3.
He said the task force had the authority to take the necessary actions to ensure PT AKT carried out its obligations.
Barita also emphasized that the task force would not be afraid of those who were suspected of protecting the company.
"Even though there are parties who may feel that they are backing up these illegal activities, we are subject to regulations and regulations. Therefore, the task force will continue to pursue, including criminal legal proceedings to ensure compliance with legal provisions," he said.
The Task Force, he continued, was also not affected by the actions of any official parties who were claimed to be behind the operations of PT AKT.
"The law for us must be upheld. Because that is why the task force was established," he said.
Previously, the PKH Task Force had regained control of an area of 1,699 hectares which was used as a mining area by PT AKT in Murung Raya Regency, Central Kalimantan (Kalteng).
This step was taken following the revocation of the operational permit or the Coal Mining Enterprise Agreement (PKP2B) through the Decree of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Number 3714 K/30/MEN/2017 dated October 19, 2017.
Based on the results of the verification, the PKH Task Force found a number of fundamental violations.
In fact, PT AKT's operational permit was revoked in 2017 because the company used PKP2B as a guarantee for debt without the approval of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia.
However, PT AKT is suspected of still carrying out mining until December 15, 2025 without reporting the Work Plan and Budget (RKAB) to the relevant authorities.
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