Conflict Resolution of Land Disputes by Using Dayak Customary Law in Seruyan Regency, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

Abstract

The development of plantations are highly susceptible to conflict due to some land disputes between communities with large companies. The long conflict would greatly affect business continuity, so that the necessary conflict resolution efforts that benefit both parties. The purpose of this study was to determine the resolution of the conflict due to land disputes in the Seruyan Regency. The method used was exploratory survey of quantitative method. Based on the results of the study found that by applying local wisdom in the form of Dayak customary law, then obtained a mutually beneficial settlement for both sides conflicting and no one harmed. In terms of efficiency, that the settlement of land disputes in the customary manner has a lower settlement costs when compared with the courts of law of the State. In addition, the final result that obtained can reduce the potential for conflict due to the land dispute. Parties that win and lose in court customs, can sincerely accept the decision.

Keywords: Dayak customary law, Potential Conflict Land Dispute