Street widening

Street widening

From Jayakarta

We, residents of Jl. Kerkof, South Cimahi district, are disappointed at the measures taken by the Bandung authorities who forcefully demolished the fence walls of the community to make way for a road widening project. We considered the action unpopular and one that ignored the people's aspirations.

Historically, Jl. Kerkof was built by the Dutch colonial government and the fence and the building itself remain in the former position. The residents wish that land compensation be paid based on Presidential Decision No. 55/1993.

But according to the project contractor the land compensation could not be considered because the fence walls surpass the borderline of the street. In this case the contractor must prove its allegation, and must not try to threaten the community and manipulate government regulations.

Besides, the local authorities must be made aware of the practice of the contractor who has given illegal compensation to some individuals.

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