East Jakarta City Government Permanently Seals Padel Court in Pulomas Due to Permit Issues
The East Jakarta City Government has taken decisive action by permanently sealing a padel court in the Pulomas area, Kayu Putih Village, Pulogadung District, East Jakarta. The closure was implemented after several violations related to building permits and operational documents were discovered.
“We have carried out a re-sealing. Previously, we had already sealed it. Secondly, we issued a warning letter to carry out a permanent sealing of this building,” said the Head of the Sub-Department of Public Works, Spatial Planning and Land Affairs (DCKTRP) of East Jakarta, Wiwit Djalu Adji, after installing a notification board at the padel court location in Pulomas, East Jakarta, Thursday.
This enforcement action was taken because there was a discrepancy between the building and the permit it held, as well as the absence of a Certificate of Operational Feasibility (SLF), which is a mandatory requirement for building operations.
Wiwit explained that there were two main forms of violation in the sports facility.
“So, today we are taking two actions at the padel court in the Pulomas area, Kayu Putih, Pulogadung, East Jakarta. First, action against the discrepancy in the permit. There are several parts that do not comply with the permit,” said Wiwit.
Before the permanent seal was enforced, the government gave the owner the opportunity to vacate the location and remove valuables.
“To give the owner the right, valuables inside can be taken out. So we gave them one day to do the cleaning inside. Tomorrow we will carry out the permanent sealing,” said Wiwit.
On the day of the enforcement, officers installed a notification banner as a sign that the building’s operations would be permanently stopped. The banner also serves as open information for the public.
The banner states that the building is subject to permanent closure due to violating several regulations, including Law Number 6 of 2023 and Government Regulations Number 16 and Number 21 of 2021.
According to Wiwit, a Violation Warning Letter (SPP) had previously been issued regarding the discrepancy in the building’s construction.
“I forgot the date of the SPP. But, it was about the discrepancy in the building. There are parts of the building that do not comply. There is an area that they built that should not have been built,” said Wiwit.
He also said that the owner had actually shown good intentions by starting to dismantle the problematic parts of the building when the inspection was carried out.
“Actually, the owner was going to carry out the demolition. With the SPP, the owner was going to carry out the demolition. Because earlier we saw that they were doing it,” said Wiwit.
Even though there were repair efforts from the owner, the government still stopped the field’s activities because it had not obtained a Certificate of Operational Feasibility (SLF). This document ensures that the building is safe and meets technical standards for use.
“The government must carry out the sealing of the field’s operations. Because this building does not have an SLF,” he said.
The permanent sealing will remain in effect until all administrative and technical requirements are met.
“Later, after that, we will seal the Certificate of Operational Feasibility (SLF) permanently. Until they meet the requirements that we are discussing,” said Wiwit.
The enforcement was carried out with the involvement of various regional elements, including district, sub-district, and local community representatives.
“Earlier, we all gathered and conveyed that today we would carry out the enforcement, and everything went smoothly,” said Wiwit.
Regarding the possibility of demolishing the entire building, the government stated that this was not yet an option because the building still has a Building Permit (PBG). However, operations are still not allowed until the SLF is issued.
“So for now, we will carry out the permanent sealing first. We are currently developing a concept for restructuring, because padel is not just one, there are many in Central, North, West, South, and East Jakarta (PUBST). So, we are currently developing rules for re-licensing and enforcement,” said Wiwit.
Before the sealing, the padel court had received objections from local residents. The sports facility had received warning letters and demolition orders from the government. Residents complained about the noise of the games and the increased traffic in the residential area. The complaint was even filed with the Jakarta State Administrative Court (PTUN).
In addition to the noise from sports activities, residents also raised concerns about certain activities that lasted until late at night, which were considered to disrupt the neighborhood’s peace. (Ant/E-4)