Legal Protection of Land Deed Officials Against Signing of Deed Minutes by Unauthorized Parties (Study in Nganjuk Regency)

Abstract

A Land Deed Official (PPAT) is a public official authorized to create authentic deeds regarding certain legal acts concerning land rights or ownership rights to apartment units. In practice, PPATs can face legal issues if the party present and signing the minutes of the deed is not the authorized party or provides incorrect information. This condition can give rise to disputes and potentially place the PPAT as a party who is also held accountable. This study aims to analyze the legal protection for PPATs against the signing of minutes of the deed by an unauthorized party and the legal consequences that arise for the deed and PPAT. The study uses a sociological juridical approach with analytical descriptive specifications. Data were obtained through field research in the form of interviews and library research on primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials, then analyzed qualitatively. The results of the study indicate that PPATs have an obligation to apply the principle of caution, especially in identifying the parties, checking the identities and documents submitted, and ensuring that the parties appearing are truly authorized to sign the deed. In the case of a Deed of Sale and Purchase signed by an unauthorized party in Nganjuk Regency, failure to verify the identity of the parties can result in the deed being declared invalid and null and void. Protection for Land Deed Officials (PPAT) essentially depends on the proper execution of their duties in accordance with procedures and in good faith. Therefore, increased accuracy, identity and document verification, and a better prevention system are required in the performance of PPAT duties.