Abuse of authority by government officials is one of the crucial problems in the Indonesian state administrative legal system that can cause great losses to the state and society. This research aims to analyze the concept, form, and handling of abuse of authority from the perspective of state administrative law. Through a normative juridical approach, this study examines relevant laws and regulations, doctrines, and case studies. The results of the analysis show that abuse of authority occurs when government officials use their power not in accordance with the goals set by the law, either by exceeding the limits of authority, mixing authority, or acting arbitrarily. Law enforcement against abuse of authority is regulated in the Government Administration Law and is the authority of the State Administrative Court (PTUN). However, its implementation still faces various obstacles, such as weak supervision, overlapping regulations, and political intervention. For this reason, it is necessary to strengthen regulations, protect whistleblowers, and apply good governance principles in order to create clean, transparent, and accountable governance. This research emphasizes the importance of the commitment of all elements of government in preventing and cracking down on abuse of authority in order to realize an effective and reliable government.
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