They complain that the presence of these street vendors often causes traffic jams during work hours, both on their way to and from work.
They complain that the presence of these street vendors often causes traffic jams during work hours, both on their way to and from work.
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Tangerang Regency, INDONESIAPOS.NET.
Balaraja, A practice of extortion involving street vendors on the Baru Adis – Sentiong Market road in Balaraja, Tangerang Regency, has resurfaced on Tuesday (February 17th).
This is suspicious because more and more street vendor stalls are appearing on the road, exacerbating traffic congestion along Adis Road to Sentiong Market.
Our investigation into the street vendors’ stalls revealed the presence of extortion.
According to information obtained, these vendors are required to pay several fees, including:
Monthly extortion for stalls, which varies depending on the size of their stalls.
Extortion for lighting, which they use, is between 50,000 and 100,000 rupiah per month.
This alleged extortion practice violates Law Number 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption and Government Regulation Number 43 of 2018 concerning Procedures for Regional Financial Management.
The primary legal basis is Tangerang Regency Regulation (Perda) Number 8 of 2015 concerning the Arrangement and Empowerment of Street Vendors.
Tangerang Regency Regent Regulation (Perbup) No. 60 of 2016 concerning Technical Guidelines for the Implementation of Perda No. 4 of 2015 (note:
This Perbup likely refers to a derivative regulation on arrangement).
Tangerang Regency Regulation Number 3 of 2009 concerning the Utilization of Road Sections.
Street vendors are prohibited from using roads, sidewalks, road shoulders, drainage channels, and parking areas not designated as street vendor locations for business activities.
Roadway: The roadway, shoulder, and sidewalk are part of the roadway designated for traffic safety, not for selling, unless otherwise stipulated in a Regional Regulation.
The Tangerang Regency Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) routinely enforces the law on street vendors operating on the shoulder or in locations that disrupt public order.
The regional government has designated specific locations for street vendors to ensure their business activities do not disrupt the public interest.
Street vendors are required to have a Business License/Business Registration Certificate (TDU), maintain the cleanliness, order, and security of their premises, and avoid disrupting traffic.
Street vendors can be relocated if their previous location is deemed to be in violation of regulations, and must be willing to vacate the premises if they disrupt the public interest.
The public believes the Tangerang Regency Satpol PP is not performing its duties according to applicable regulations, resulting in frequent extortion by these individuals.
Our discussions with residents of the Sentiong Market area revealed that the acting Head of Balaraja District, Willy Patria, SE, M.Si.
Residents say the Balaraja District Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) rarely patrols to control street vendors, allowing them to operate freely.
General road users frequently pass by the location.
They complain that the presence of these street vendors often causes traffic jams during work hours, both on their way to and from work.
The residents hope that this problem will be seriously addressed by the relevant authorities, including the Regional Public Company (Perumda) and the relevant agencies.
They also hope that the Head of the Agency will take firm action if any of his staff are found to be involved in these extortion practices and impose sanctions in accordance with applicable regulations.
Extortion by street vendors
Traffic jam along the Adis – Sentiong Market road
Officers from the Tangerang Regency Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) and PLN are neglecting their duties.
According to applicable regulations, the following laws are stipulated:
Sanctions for extortion by local government officials are regulated in the Corruption Crimes Law (Tipikor) and ASN regulations, including imprisonment of 4–20 years and a fine of up to IDR 1 billion.
And dishonorable discharge for civil servants. Specific sanctions include severe disciplinary action and dismissal.
The following are details of the sanctions for extortion regulated and implemented:
Corruption Crimes (Tipikor): Based on Law No. 20 of 2001 (amended Law 31/1999), extortion perpetrators can be charged under the extortion article (Article 12 letters e, f, g).
Which carries a minimum prison sentence of 4 years and a maximum of 20 years, and a fine of IDR 200 million to IDR 1 billion.
Administrative Sanctions for ASN/PNS: Civil servants who commit extortion are subject to moderate to severe disciplinary sanctions.
The most severe sanction is dismissal or dishonorable discharge, as stipulated in Law No. 5/2014 concerning Civil Servants and the Government Regulation on Civil Servant Management.
Public Service Sanctions (Population Documents): Perpetrators of extortion, including village/sub-district officials, face a maximum prison sentence of 6 years and/or a maximum fine of IDR 75 million, as stipulated in Article 95B of Law No. 24 of 2013.
General Criminal Sanctions (Extortion): Perpetrators can be charged under Article 368 of the Indonesian Criminal Code concerning extortion, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 9 years.
