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WEST JAKARTA — A dispute over heirship status and the transfer of an inherited land parcel measuring approximately 5,670 square metres in the Jalan Raya Duri Kosambi area, Duri Kosambi Administrative Village, Cengkareng Subdistrict, West Jakarta, has entered a new legal phase.

Following a hearing at the West Jakarta Religious Court on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, the Sarli family stated they accept the court’s ruling on preliminary objections and will amend their claim before filing a revised lawsuit focused specifically on establishing who is legally entitled to inherit the estate.

Rini, Sarli’s daughter, said the family will soon return to court with a more specific legal claim — asking the court to first determine the lawful heirs to the family’s legacy.

“The family accepts the decision of the West Jakarta Religious Court. We will now revise our claim and refile it, centred on establishing the rightful heirs, so it becomes legally clear who holds rights to the inheritance,” Rini told reporters after the 15 September hearing.

According to Rini, this step is also tied to ongoing proceedings at the West Jakarta District Court, which are reported to have reached the cassation stage. Establishing definitive heirship is therefore seen as a foundational legal requirement.

Rini explained the dispute stems from the status of several parties who, according to the Sarli family, claim to be biological children of the late Windiya Rachman — and have used civil administration documents and inheritance certificates as grounds to assert rights over the land.

“The defendants present an inheritance certificate from Tanjung Duren Administrative Village and rely on it to claim the land. They assert they are heirs and biological children of Mr Windiya Rachman,” Rini said.

However, the Sarli family holds a differing view supported by what they consider evidence. She stated the individuals claiming to be biological children were in fact raised or adopted by the late Siti Asmilah — Sarli’s biological mother. Their status was later recorded in civil documents listing Windiya Rachman and Siti Asmilah as parents — an administrative entry now contested due to its direct implications for inheritance rights.

Rini emphasised the issue cannot be judged by claims or administrative documents alone, but must be tested against all valid evidence in court.

5,670‑Square‑Metre Land Transferred to DKI Provincial Government

The disputed property — approximately 5,670 m² at Jalan Raya Duri Kosambi, RT 001/RW 03, Duri Kosambi, Cengkareng, West Jakarta — lies in the Taman Pulir area.

Documents from earlier proceedings cite an Agreement dated 13 May 2019 covering the land’s transfer to the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government through the city’s Parks and Forestry agency. The process involved administrative requirements including a City Plan Permit (KRK), land registry verification at the West Jakarta Land Office, a non‑dispute certificate from the village administration, property appraisal, and various other conditions.

For the Sarli family, the fundamental question remains: who held legal authority to sell or transfer the inherited land at the time of the transaction? Rini said the family lacks clarity on how the land changed hands and titles before becoming DKI Jakarta’s asset.

“We do not know the full process leading to the name change. What concerns us is that this land is part of our family inheritance — and we need to understand every step from the beginning until it was transferred to third parties and eventually to the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government,” she stated.

Rini also pointed to a discrepancy in valuations requiring public clarification. The family estimates the land at roughly Rp32 billion, while payments recorded in the DKI Jakarta transaction reportedly reach around Rp41 billion — a difference of approximately Rp9 billion, which the family seeks explained. These figures remain the family’s account and require verification against official transaction records, payment proof, and statements from all relevant parties.

The family also raises concerns over alleged expedited processing by certain individuals — an allegation yet to be proven in law and requiring investigation by competent authorities.

Calling for Transparency from DKI Jakarta Provincial Government

The Sarli family stressed they do not intend to obstruct DKI Jakarta’s interests or public development. Instead, they demand full transparency over the land’s acquisition — including the identity of sellers, their legal standing, the inheritance documents used, appraisal processes, transaction value, payment mechanisms, and the entire title‑transfer procedure.

“We ask DKI Jakarta to be open with our family. We need to know how this transaction took place, how the titles changed, who the selling parties were, and what documents underpinned it all,” Rini said.

She added the family seeks to ensure that inheritance rights ultimately vest in those legally confirmed as heirs. “Because until now, no definitive heirship ruling has been issued by the West Jakarta Religious Court. We want full clarity through legal process.”

The Sarli family views heirship status as the core issue. Until heirship is legally established, all subsequent actions — including the sale and transfer of the land — must be examined against the legal standing of those who conducted the transaction. The revised lawsuit will therefore focus narrowly on heirship, providing a legal foundation before addressing the land and its transfer.

Earlier in the dispute, questions also arose over family‑relationship status and documents supporting claims of biological parentage. The Sarli family calls for objective scrutiny of all related records, including birth certificates and inheritance certificates. DNA testing has also been raised — though it must be noted that a refusal to undergo DNA testing does not, in itself, constitute proof that a biological relationship does not exist. Determining legal and biological parentage remains the court’s responsibility based on all admissible evidence. Allegations of false documentation, financial motives, and judicial interference remain contested and unproven.

Following the court’s ruling on preliminary objections on 15 September 2026, the Sarli family will revise and refile their claim — focused on securing a judicial determination of lawful heirship. Once heirship is legally settled, the family hopes the full history of the 5,670‑square‑metre Duri Kosambi land and its transfer can be fully examined.

For the Sarli family, the case is not merely about land value — it concerns legal certainty over family lineage, inheritance rights, document validity, and the transfer of assets now held by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government. They call on all parties, including DKI Jakarta, to release relevant information so the matter may be resolved transparently through legal channels.

“All we seek is transparency and legal certainty. We want to know the true history of this land and who are its rightful heirs. Let everything be proven through due process,” Rini concluded.

Reported from various media sources //photo from Google documents // contribution by Prime News Post international online media // news.paper

(Reported by Ria.S)