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Journal : unram law review

Socio-Legal Analysis of Letter C in Ulayat Land Transactions Among Indigenous Communities Sukirman; Muammar Alay Idrus; Hairul Maksum
Unram Law Review Vol 9 No 2 (2025): Unram Law Review (ULREV)
Publisher : Faculty of Law, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/ulrev.v9i2.440

Abstract

Ulayat land transactions based on the Letter C document remain prevalent in many parts of Indonesia, despite lacking explicit recognition in the national land law framework. This article aims to analyze the legality of customary land transactions using Letter C within both customary and national legal perspectives. Employing a socio-legal research method—which combines normative legal analysis with empirical field data collection through interviews and observation—this study examines how legal pluralism shapes the coexistence of state and customary land systems. The findings reveal that Letter C holds strong social legitimacy at the community level due to its historical, administrative, and symbolic functions. Although weak under national law, courts often consider Letter C as supporting evidence in land disputes, consistent with Government Regulation No. 24 of 1997 and Government Regulation No. 18 of 2021, which acknowledge written documents as indicative evidence of land ownership. Transactions are regarded as valid under customary law when they meet the principles of konkret, kontan, and terang, and receive approval from customary leaders and village authorities. In conclusion, while existing recognition remains limited, the future legal framework should explicitly regulate the evidentiary status of Letter C—either as a complementary proof integrated into the national land information system or as a transitional instrument toward formal certification—to reduce agrarian conflicts and strengthen legal protection for indigenous communities.
Co-Authors , Dwi Sri Wulandari Achmad Hilal Madjdi Ade Rosad Adien, Ria Adnan Aisyah Yuspita Hamrul Akmal, Maisyal Akmir Aldi Rifaldi Alimron Amir Makmur Anisatul Barokah Annisa Astrid Asbiri Aswar, Nurul B, Herlinah BAITI, MASNUN Cholivah, Wahyu Dadang Darti Akhsa, Amaliah Chintami Dede Yusuf, Dede Dedi Susanto Dian Andesta Bujuri DILLA AZZAHRA HILYATI Dodi Ilham Dwi Astutik Eka Yudhyani, Eka Fadlan, Ahmad Fauzan Fadly , Andi Fajri, Muh Farida Zakiah Fazza, Fahri El Febriyant Fitriana, Andalusia Ajeng Gita Pramuwidyanti Gunawan Setiadi Gunawan, Almaasyifa Guntoro Haerul Haidarul Amjad HAIRUL MAKSUM Hajairin Hanasah, Enung Harkati Herawati Heru Yulianto Hidayati, Dian Ihwanah, Al ILHAM Irawansah, Didik Ircham Ali Islamiati, Desma Ismi Yuni Latifa Junaedy Keliobas, Afendi Kriswanto, Didi Kumoro, Dwi Ferdiyatmoko Cahya Latar, Moh Syahrir Latifatuz Zahra Leny Marlina Liyanti Ayu Sari Luthfi Qoriatul Hasanah M, Saripuddin Ma'ari, Aman Ma'arij, Aman Mardeli Margareta, Sherlin Martani, Ahmad Maryamah Maskanah Masruddin Maswanto Maya Komalasari Megawati Meity Suryandari Miqdad Hidayah Muammar Alay Idrus Muhammad Isnaini Muhammad Zaenuri Munir Mursidin Mustofa, Tulus Mutiara, Putri NAFISA RIZKI MAULIDA Nandan Limakrisna Nasruddin, Nurfadilah Nasrullah Naviatul Azizah Ninik Dwi Atmini Ninik Dwi Atmini Nur Ainun Nur Lailatus Sa’adah Nur, Abd.Wahab Nursuci Putri Husain Nursyam Nurwibowo, Fajar Nuryadi, Syafaat Obed Kharisman Parasih Patajangan, Randi Permatasari, Rita Prayitno, Irwan Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Ria Adien Rizky Amelia Rohadin Rusli, Risan Rustan Rustan Santaria Saharuddin, Nur Indah Saipul Annur Sajiah Sandre, Revas Sarbini, Ilyas Septia Fahiroh Sinta Siti Aisah Sofyan, Fitrah Amalia Sri Utaminingsih St. Rismawati Nasir Suharni Suharti Sukardi , Ismail SUTRISNO SUYATNO Su’ad Syafi’I Syamsuddin Syarifuddin Zuhri Syarnubi Tehuayo, Haris Umi Baroroh Uswatun Hasanah Vivi Gesilanda Wahyu Kurniawan Wulansari, Nuni Yulia Savhika Zachira