Government regulation number 48 of 2025 regulates the control of abandoned land, can be taken over by the state

On 6 November 2025, Indonesian Government issued Government Regulation Number 48 of 2025 on the Control of Abandoned Areas and Abandoned Land (“GR 48/2025”), which took effect on that date. This Regulation is issued to ensure that land, as a fundamental asset for development, is genuinely cultivated, used, and utilized to the greatest extent possible for the prosperity of the people, and is not left in an abandoned condition even though it has been granted rights or permits.

GR 48/2025 is established in view of the fact that there remains a significant amount of land that is controlled or owned, whether already certificated or newly acquired, but is intentionally not cultivated or is abandoned. Such conditions hinder the achievement of development programs, food security, and national economic resilience. Complete breakdown of Government Regulation No. 48 of 2025, including its full legal text, policy background, enforcement framework, and sector specific implications for mining, plantations, industry, and infrastructure, is available on Veritask. Click here to access the complete regulation, expert legal analysis, and practical compliance guidance on Veritask:  https://veritask.ai/en/artikel/government-regulation-number-48-of-2025-regulates-the-control-of-abandoned-land-can-be-taken-over-by-the-state