BALANCING LAND USE AND TENURE POLICY BETWEEN PLANTATIONS COMPANIES AND PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE PANCASILA PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Plantation industries have now become a crucial factor in economic growth, but the development of plantation business often overlooks the interests of the csommunity and the environment. This study aims to explore strategies for balancing land use and tenure policies between the interests of plantation companies and the public. The research approach used in this study is the socio-legal research approach, which delves into the societal perspective of legal issues. This interdisciplinary study highlights the importance of explaining legal issues in a more meaningful theoretical manner that is accessible to citizens. The study employs the Pancasila perspective, which is the founding philosophy of Indonesia, as a guiding principle to ensure a balance and justice mechanism for land tenure and use. This study emphasizes the importance of the substantive application of the law in protecting the interests of both corporations and the wider community. The concept of plasma plantations, where investors invest their capital for business interests in the large plantation sector, can serve as a strategic approach to achieving a balanced land tenure and use mechanism. This study offers valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders tasked with establishing land tenure and use policies for plantation sector. By considering the interests of both corporations and the public, policymakers can ensure sustainable economic growth, protect the environment, and uphold the rights of citizens through a balanced land tenure and use mechanism.