Sultan Hotel Eviction Execution Awaiting Letter from Chief Judge of Central Jakarta District Court
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The government reaffirms its position in the Sultan Hotel dispute after the lawsuit filed by Pontjo Sutowo’s camp was dismissed at the Administrative Court (PTUN). The ruling strengthens the civil decision previously won by the government.
The lawyer for the Minister of State Secretariat (Mensesneg) and the PPKGBK, Kharis Sucipto, states that the government’s legal strength is no longer disputed. “Regarding the annulment of PTUN decision 221, and the strengthening of Civil Decision 208 of the Jakarta Pusat District Court at the appellate level as of March 3, 2026 yesterday (in the sense that the appeal by PT Indobuildco was rejected), this proves that the Government's legal position is very strong,” he told CNBC Indonesia on Thursday, 5 March 2026.
According to him, the result further confirms that the legal path pursued by PT Indobuildco does not alter the substance of ownership and control of the asset. The government also ensures that the next agenda will proceed within the legal corridor. The focus now shifts to the successive stages prepared from the outset.
“The next steps remain focused on preparations for the eviction execution in accordance with applicable law, because from the outset there was no legal influence of the PTUN matter on the eviction,” said Kharis.
He added that the eviction process will be carried out carefully and with measurement. The government is currently awaiting the next administrative stage from the court. All procedures, he said, will be undertaken without haste.
“We are awaiting the eviction order from the Chief Judge of Jakarta Pusat (KPN Jakarta Pusat) given that every stage of eviction must be undertaken with caution,” Kharis noted.
On the other hand, the issue of the Sultan Hotel employees' livelihoods also attracts attention. The government, continued Kharis, ensures it will not overlook the labour aspect. A management transition option is being prepared to guarantee operational continuity.
“Regarding the employees, as has been conveyed by the State Secretariat and GBK, the state is ready to embrace the employees and always open space for them to join the transition management being prepared,” Kharis said.
With this ruling, a new chapter in the Sultan Hotel dispute enters the eviction phase. The government emphasises that all steps will be carried out in accordance with the law while maintaining stability and certainty for the workers.
Meanwhile, the counsel for PT Indobuildco, Hamdan Zoelva, confirms that his client will not remain idle in facing the ruling.
“Indobuildco has filed for cassation to the Supreme Court,” Hamdan told CNBC Indonesia on Thursday, 5 February 2026.
That legal step was taken after PT TUN issued Decision No. 13/B/2026/PT.TUN.JKT which quashed the first-instance verdict. The decision also strengthens the government’s position in the plan to organise Block 15 of the GBK area, including the Sultan Hotel which has been managed by PT Indobuildco owned by Pontjo Sutowo. Given this, prospects of the dispute advancing to cassation remain wide open.
“It should have already been filed, right? I need to check with the team,” Hamdan said.