BEKASI – The threat of eviction for hundreds of residents of the Puri Asih Sejahtera Housing Complex is becoming more real. Ahead of the planned execution of the eviction order by the District Court on January 7, 2025, the Chairman of the Bekasi City Legislative Council (DPRD) has stated his commitment to directly oversee the case to find the best solution for the affected residents.

This statement was made during an audience with the residents of Puri Asih Sejahtera. The Chairman stated he received a mandate to be directly involved in handling this issue, which concerns the livelihood of many residents.

“I have been asked to be assigned to oversee this problem,” he said in front of the residents. He emphasized that the Bekasi City DPRD fully understands the anxiety of residents threatened with losing their homes.

He mentioned that the Puri Asih Sejahtera case bears similarities to several other housing disputes that have occurred, making a cautious approach and cross-institutional communication key to a resolution.

However, he stressed that the DPRD does not have the authority to interfere with the ongoing legal process. Institutionally, however, the DPRD will open channels of communication with various related parties.

“Institutionally, we cannot intervene in the legal process. But we will communicate and coordinate with the District Court, the National Land Agency (BPN), and the Mayor of Bekasi to find the best solution,” he asserted.

Meanwhile, the legal representative for the Puri Asih Sejahtera residents revealed that the District Court has issued an ‘aanmaning’ or eviction order, which is the basis for the planned execution on the upcoming January 7.

The legal representative regretted that this step was taken while legal efforts are still ongoing. They assessed that issuing the ‘aanmaning’ could potentially harm residents who are still fighting for their rights through legal channels.

“We hope the DPRD Chairman can help the residents so this execution can be postponed or canceled. Legal efforts are still ongoing, specifically a Judicial Review which is currently awaiting a court decision,” they said.

According to the legal representative, carrying out an execution in the middle of a legal process that is not yet final risks causing injustice and social conflict on the ground. They hope for wisdom from all stakeholders to prioritize humanitarian principles.

Now, the residents of Puri Asih Sejahtera can only place their hopes on the communication efforts promised by the Bekasi City DPRD. Time is running short, while the shadow of eviction grows closer. All eyes are on the concrete steps to be taken by the government and related institutions in the coming days.

Puri Asih Sejahtera Housing Complex

The Puri Asih Sejahtera Housing Complex is a residential neighborhood located in Indonesia, typically found in urban or suburban areas. While specific historical details are not widely documented, such complexes are generally part of modern development efforts from the late 20th or early 21st century to provide housing for growing communities. Its name, which translates to “Peaceful Pure Happiness,” reflects a common Indonesian naming convention aiming to convey positive values for its residents.

Bekasi City Legislative Council (DPRD)

The Bekasi City Legislative Council (DPRD) is the local legislative body for Bekasi City, West Java, Indonesia. It was established as part of Indonesia’s regional autonomy reforms, functioning as a representative institution to create local regulations, oversee the city’s budget, and supervise the executive branch (the mayor and administration). Its history is tied to the broader decentralization process in Indonesia following the fall of the New Order regime in the late 1990s.

District Court

A district court is a general trial court found in many countries, typically serving as the primary court of original jurisdiction for most civil and criminal cases. Historically, such local courts evolved from medieval systems of regional governance to become standardized, foundational components of modern judicial hierarchies, like the U.S. federal and state court systems established in the 18th and 19th centuries. They are where legal disputes are first heard, evidence is presented, and initial judgments are made.

National Land Agency (BPN)

The National Land Agency (BPN) is the government institution of Indonesia responsible for land administration and agrarian affairs. It was formally established in 1988, consolidating functions from earlier bodies to implement the National Agrarian Law of 1960, which aimed to reform land ownership and use. Its core duties include land registration, certification, and the management of land disputes.

Mayor of Bekasi

The “Mayor of Bekasi” is not a place or cultural site, but a political leadership position in Bekasi City, a major industrial and residential hub in West Java, Indonesia. The office was established following the city’s official administrative separation from the Bekasi Regency in 1996. The mayor leads a rapidly growing, modern metropolitan area known for its significant economic contribution to the region.

Judicial Review

“Judicial review” is not a physical place or cultural site, but a legal principle. It is the power of a country’s courts to examine and invalidate laws or government actions that violate a higher authority, such as a constitution. This concept, famously established in the United States by the 1803 Supreme Court case *Marbury v. Madison*, is now a cornerstone of constitutional governance in many nations worldwide.