PADANG - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will oversee the Solok Regency Government's commitment to save Lake Singkarak in the form of restoring state assets to prevent state financial losses or corruption.

Acting KPK Spokesperson for Prevention Ipi Maryati Kuding said the Solok Regency Government had signed a commitment to resolve violations of space use in Lake Singkarak in a focused discussion forum in Padang City, Friday, January 28. , January 30.

First, stop the development of tourism infrastructure located in water bodies and on reclaimed land at Lake Singkarak, Jorong Kaluku Nagari Singkarak District X Koto Singkarak.

Second, issue a Decree on the Imposition of Administrative Sanctions based on Article 194 of PP 21 of 2021 concerning the Implementation of Spatial Planning, to the perpetrators of violations of spatial use so that these parties carry out recovery efforts in the form of demolition and restoring the function of the lake, including dredging of reclamation land that is environmentally friendly.

Third, ensure that the perpetrators of violations restore the function of space with supervision from the West Sumatra Provincial Government, the Ministry of ATR/BPN, the Ministry of PUPR, and law enforcement officials.

Fourth, ensure that the restoration of spatial functions is completed based on the evaluation of the Ministry of PUPR, Ministry of ATR/BPN, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, and the Provincial Government of West Sumatra regarding the return of water bodies to their original condition. And fifth, ensuring the cessation of the use of water bodies and other unlicensed Lake Singkarak borders.

"KPK asks for this five-point agreement to be carried out as a form of compliance with the provisions of the applicable laws and regulations. The KPK also encourages relevant stakeholders to hold joint discussions to organize, protect, and utilize lakes according to lake ecosystem functions," said Ipi.

According to Ipi, Lake Singkarak is one of 15 lakes included in the list of National Priority Lakes in accordance with Presidential Regulation (Perpres) Number 60 of 2021.

Through the Presidential Decree, the government also encourages cross-sectoral coordination in efforts to save National Priority Lakes through various steps to control damage, maintain, restore, and restore the condition and function of lake water bodies, water catchments, and lake borders so that they benefit the welfare of the community in a sustainable manner. .

"KPK appreciates the synergy and collaboration with the Ministry of ATR/BPN, Ministry of PUPR, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, West Sumatra Provincial Government, Padang River V Regional Office, and law enforcement officers and their respective ranks," said Ipi.


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