PERAN KETUA ADAT DALAM PENYELESAIAN SENGKETA TANAH DI DESA MANYAM KECAMATAN DEDAI KABUPATEN SINTANG

Abstract

This study aims to examine the role of the customary leader in resolving land disputes that frequently occur between the community and companies or among community members. The role of the customary leader is highly strategic, as they possess knowledge of land ownership history and can foster community trust throughout the various stages of dispute resolution. The study seeks to describe the role of the customary leader in resolving land disputes at the village level. The findings indicate that the village customary leader plays a strategic role during the mediation phase between disputing parties; this mediation process involves coordination with the village head, the disputing parties, and sub-district and district government authorities.