<![CDATA[This research aims to critically analyze and examine the position of the Notary Supervisory Council (Majelis Pengawas Notaris or MPN) within the state structure of the Republic of Indonesia, in accordance with the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia. This article addresses an academic gap by providing an in-depth analysis of the MPN's position from the perspective of constitutional law and the separation of powers (trias politica), which previous studies have overlooked in favor of technical operational aspects or state administrative law. The methodology employed is normative legal research, utilizing statutory and conceptual approaches. Primary legal materials analyzed include the 1945 Constitution, the Law on the Notary Profession, and the Law on Government Administration, supported by secondary and tertiary legal materials. The status of the MPN is considered sui generis and fraught with paradoxes. Institutionally, the MPN is established through ministerial attributive authority; however, the form of authority delegation is unclear (delegation or mandate), creating legal uncertainty. Furthermore, the MPN is classified as a state administrative body/official, but its ambiguous legal status affects accountability and budgeting, resulting in supervisory inefficiencies. The MPN's unclear position within the state system may create conflicts of interest, as the executive supervises a judicial function (notaries), and hinder the realization of good governance. Therefore, re-affirming the MPN's legal status through regulatory revision is necessary to ensure legal certainty and effective supervision.]]>
