The Role of Notary on Waqf Land Issues in Bekasi City, West Java

Abstract

Waqf in Indonesia still has many problems because it has not been implemented properly. In fact, many waqf lands do not have waqf land certificate, which can lead to dispute in the future. Based on the regulation, waqf land certificate is issued under the condition that there is waqf pledge deed made by the official maker of waqf pledge deed (PPAIW) which is the head of religious affairs office (KUA) or notary. However, in practice, there is no notary that has been appointed as PPAIW, so this issue needs further investigation. Using literature study supported by interviews, it is found that the appointment of notary as PPAIW has not been carried out because there is no implementing regulation specifically regulating this matter. With the appointment of notary as PPAIW, it is expected that notary can play a role in reducing waqf land disputes.