<![CDATA[Land ownership certainty is fundamental to social stability, yet natural geographic changes—such as river course shifts—frequently create discrepancies between formal legal titles and physical land boundaries. This empirical legal study analyzes the role, effectiveness, and key determinant factors of the Village Head (Kepala Desa) in resolving agricultural land disputes in Rahuning 1 Village, Asahan Regency. By examining statutory frameworks alongside local mediation practices, the research investigates a boundary conflict between Khairuddin and Samsuddin triggered by a naturally altered riverbed. Findings indicate that attempts to update land titles to reflect physical changes caused legal uncertainty and resistance over potential land loss. In response, the Village Head served as an essential non-judicial mediator, driving consensus-based deliberation (musyawarah) to reconcile physical shifts with legal claims. Ultimately, the study highlights the strategic importance of grassroots administrative leadership in providing sustainable, non-litigious solutions where formal land administration intersects with environmental change.]]>
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