THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LAND DISPUTE RESOLUTION THROUGH MEDIATION BASED ON THE REGULATION OF THE MINISTER OF AGRARIAN AFFAIRS AND SPATIAL PLANNING/HEAD OF THE NATIONAL LAND AGENCY NUMBER 21 OF 2020 CONCERNING THE HANDLING AND RESOLUTION OF LAND CASES AT THE

Abstract

Land disputes remain one of the most significant legal issues in Indonesia because they directly affect legal certainty over land ownership rights. Litigation is often costly, time-consuming, and produces win-lose decisions. Therefore, Regulation of the Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of the National Land Agency Number 21 of 2020 provides mediation as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism emphasizing consensus and mutual agreement.This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of mediation in resolving land disputes at the Badung Regency Land Office and to identify supporting and inhibiting factors affecting its implementation. This research employs empirical legal research using statutory, conceptual, and sociological approaches. Data were collected through literature review, interviews, observation, and documentation.The findings indicate that mediation has been relatively effective in resolving land disputes by providing faster settlement, lower costs, preserving relationships between disputing parties, and reducing litigation. Nevertheless, several obstacles remain, including lack of good faith among disputing parties, incomplete physical and juridical land data, limited authority of mediators, and inadequate public understanding regarding mediation procedures.