Dynamics in the Formation of Indigenous Village in Kuantan Singingi District of Riau Province

摘要

Indonesian Legislation No. 6 of 2014 on Village gives an opportunities to each region to rename a village conforming to its cultural characteristics that grow and thrive on that site. Ever since Village Legislation passed in 15 January 2014, The Central Government gave 1 year to all region/city in Indonesia to form an Indigenous Village. The Central Government through Ministry of Internal Affair have set a time limit for proposed Indigenous Village until 15 January of 2015. Nevertheless, majority of region/city in Riau Province did not registered their villages in order to form Indigenous Village, this also include the Region of Kuantan Singingi. This setback caused by several reasons, firstly there is no regulation on Provincial level that can be a guidance on the application of Indonesian Legislation No.6 of 2014. Secondly, the time limitation that Central Government set was too short due to the forming of Indigenous Village in Kuantan Singingi District just start two months before the time limitation being set. Thirdly, there are differences in perception between District Government, DPRD and community in viewing the existence of Indigenous Village from who will be better at managing the administration and acknowledgment of Ulayat Rights. Fourthly, there is lack of socialization and assessment done by Province Government and District Government regarding the formation of Indigenous Village in Kuantan Singingi District.