UNCERTIFIED WAQF LAND CONFLICTS: CASE STUDIES FROM EAST ACEH
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https://doi.org/10.22373/aiszawa.v2i1.9719Keywords:
Waqf Land, Legal Challenges, Certification, Customary Law, Land DisputesAbstract
This study examines the legal and administrative challenges of uncertified waqf land in Gampong Tampur Paloh, East Aceh, where traditional trust-based management systems persist despite modern legal requirements. The study employs a qualitative approach, conducting interviews with local nadzir (waqf administrators), community leaders, and legal experts to explore the factors contributing to the absence of certification. Findings reveal that reliance on oral agreements, bureaucratic complexity, and financial constraints hinder formal registration, leading to disputes over ownership and land use. Generational shifts in attitudes toward legal documentation further complicate waqf management, as younger stakeholders increasingly demand formal proof of ownership. Although deliberation serves as an effective dispute resolution mechanism, the lack of legal enforcement renders waqf land vulnerable to claims. The study highlights the limitations of Law No. 41 of 2004 in rural contexts, where accessibility to certification procedures remains a significant barrier. To address these challenges, integrated interventions such as legal education, simplification of procedures, and financial assistance are recommended to bridge the gap between customary practices and the formal legal framework. This study contributes to the discourse on legal pluralism by illustrating the complexities of integrating customary land management with national regulations and emphasizes the need for policy adaptation that considers local socio-cultural dynamics.
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