KOTA BEKASI – A large billboard on Jalan Raya Caman, Kota Bekasi, has come under scrutiny for allegedly violating regulations by standing over a drainage channel and sidewalk.
There are strong suspicions that the installation of the billboard was not accompanied by an official permit from the Kota Bekasi Government, such as a Building Construction Approval (PBG).
The Kota Bekasi Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) has highlighted this issue and is urging the Kota Bekasi Government to take action against the unlicensed billboard, which also has the potential to harm Local Revenue (PAD).
The Kota Bekasi Spatial Planning Agency itself will investigate the permit for the billboard standing on the road’s sidewalk.
When contacted for confirmation, the Secretary of the Spatial Planning Agency stated they would check the permit for the large billboard on Jalan Raya Caman.
“We will check the permit.
We will provide a response after we have complete data,” the Secretary said via a WhatsApp message.
Previously, the Chairman of Commission II of the Kota Bekasi DPRD stated that the Spatial Planning Agency and the Water Resources Management Agency need to address the large billboard on Jalan Raya Caman if its purpose does not comply with regulations set by the Kota Bekasi Government.
“This needs to be addressed by the City Government. It should be regulated if the (billboard’s) position is in an inappropriate place, such as over a drainage channel or sidewalk. Regulations indeed do not permit other structures on top of these because it can make the function of the sidewalk or drainage less optimal,” the Chairman said when met at the Kota Bekasi DPRD Building.
“We in Commission II will address this. This falls under the domain of Commission II regarding the building—whether it has a permit so that this large billboard can stand. If the permit is flawed according to regulations, it needs to be investigated, and Commission II will question the relevant agencies about it,” the politician added.
The Kota Bekasi Government is urged to be firm if a billboard structure is standing on a sidewalk without a Building Construction Approval (PBG) permit from the relevant agency.
“We will review and summon the relevant Agency. If there are things that seem irregular, we will push for it to be regulated according to the legal and administrative procedures in effect at the City Government. This means it should be regulated because billboard structures must follow city planning,” they concluded.
Kota Bekasi DPRD Building
The Kota Bekasi DPRD Building is the seat of the Bekasi City Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD), the local legislative body for the Indonesian city of Bekasi. It serves as the center for local governance and political activity, where elected representatives debate and pass regulations for the city. The building’s history is tied to the administrative formation of Bekasi as an independent city, which was separated from the Bekasi Regency in 1997.
Jalan Raya Caman
Jalan Raya Caman is a major road in the city of Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Historically, it was a significant route during the era of the Palembang Sultanate and Dutch colonial period, serving as a vital artery for trade and transport. Today, it remains a bustling commercial and cultural hub in the city.
Building Construction Approval (PBG)
“Building Construction Approval (PBG)” is not a place or cultural site, but an administrative process. It refers to the official permit (Persetujuan Bangunan Gedung) required in Indonesia to legally begin construction. This regulatory system was established to ensure that all buildings comply with safety, zoning, and environmental standards.
Kota Bekasi Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD)
The Kota Bekasi Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) is the local legislative body for the city of Bekasi, Indonesia. It was established to represent the city’s citizens and is responsible for creating local regulations, overseeing the municipal budget, and supervising the executive branch. Its history is tied to Indonesia’s post-reformasi era decentralization, which granted greater legislative and political autonomy to regional governments.
Kota Bekasi Spatial Planning Agency
The Kota Bekasi Spatial Planning Agency is a municipal government body responsible for urban planning and land use management in Bekasi City, West Java. It was established to guide the city’s rapid development and transformation from an industrial satellite city into a major metropolitan area. The agency’s work involves creating strategic plans to manage urban growth, infrastructure, and public spaces in one of Indonesia’s most densely populated regions.
Water Resources Management Agency
The Water Resources Management Agency is a modern governmental institution responsible for regulating and overseeing water usage, conservation, and distribution systems. It was established to address growing environmental concerns and the need for sustainable management of water supplies. Its history is tied to 20th and 21st-century efforts to create coordinated policies for water security and environmental protection.
Local Revenue (PAD)
“Local Revenue (PAD)” refers to a source of income for local governments, not a specific place or cultural site. It is a financial term describing revenue generated from local taxes, fees, and public service charges. This concept is a modern administrative mechanism used to fund municipal operations and development projects.
Commission II
I am unable to provide a summary of “Commission II” as it does not appear to refer to a specific, well-known place or cultural site. The term could refer to a committee, a project, or an internal division within an organization, but without more context, its history and significance are unclear.
