JAKARTA - The Bengkulu Provincial Government (Pemprov) formed a team to find a solution to the land problem of the former Hak Guna Usaha (HGU) PT Bumi Rafflesia Indah with the community in Central Bengkulu Regency.

"Furthermore, this small team will provide and find the best solution between the community in seven villages and PT Bumi Rafflesia Indah," said Bengkulu Provincial Secretary Herwan Antoni in Bengkulu, Friday, as quoted by Antara.

The decision was taken at an audience meeting with representatives of the community and government of six buffer villages, former PT Air Sebakul or former PT Bumi Rafflesia Indah.

Herwan Antoni said that the formation of the team was aimed at evaluating and formulating fair settlement steps for both parties, namely the support village community and the company.

The problem began with the end of the validity period of PT Bumi Rafflesia Indah in 2017 which was not extended. The 1,000 hectare land is now abandoned and recorded in the inventory of the Land Bank Agency.

The buffer village community rejected the extension of the HGU because it considered the company did not have a positive impact on residents, including the absence of plasma land and the lack of contribution to local welfare.

In addition, the status of HGU hinders the community in managing land certificates, because their land is included in the company's concession area.

The Bengkulu Provincial Government plans to use the former HGU land for the benefit of the community.

By forming a team, he said, it is hoped that problems can be resolved fairly, transparently, and provide real benefits for the residents of the buffer village.


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