Warga Pulomas datangi Balai Kota, tanyakan penyelesaian polemik lapangan padel

Residents from Pulomas, East Jakarta, specifically RT 05/RW 13 in Kayu Putih, Pulogadung sub-district, converged on DKI Jakarta City Hall on Tuesday (February 24) to demand an update on the ongoing dispute surrounding a controversial padel court in their residential neighborhood.

This contentious issue, described by residents as long-standing, has yet to find a resolution, despite a significant ruling from the State Administrative Court (PTUN) delivered in January 2026. Zul Muharry, a Pulomas resident, highlighted that the community has been fighting this battle for nearly a year, diligently pursuing all available avenues, including legal action.

Muharry expressed the residents’ deep frustration, stating, “Sir, from the very beginning, we have been fighting for almost a year. We’ve gone through a year of struggle. We mediated with them from the start. So, if we are asked to mediate again, I believe it would be futile.” He underscored that residents have exhausted all possible channels, from local government mediation to filing a lawsuit. “We pursued legal action, eventually taking our case to the PTUN, where we prevailed because the Building Approval (PBG) was deemed invalid,” Muharry asserted.

According to Muharry, the community now demands immediate government action to enforce the court’s decision by halting all activities at the padel court. “What exactly is the government’s action? It should be frozen. Freeze that building, no activities allowed, the building cannot be used, no operations. That’s what the residents want,” he emphasized. He further criticized the lack of tangible action despite previous warning letters (SP 1, SP 2, SP 3) and even a demolition notice. “To this day, it’s still standing, people are still playing, and there’s been no action whatsoever,” he lamented. Muharry firmly believes that further mediation is unnecessary, given that residents have already pursued and won through legal channels. “Why are we being asked to mediate again? The next step should be to simply execute the warning letters; that’s their job. Just implement them, and it’s resolved, isn’t it? Then enforce the court’s decision, just freeze it; that would be fair to the residents,” he stated, calling for decisive action.

Another Pulomas resident, Muthia, corroborated the persistent disturbance, explaining that the padel court’s activities continue to disrupt the surrounding neighborhood, even with supposed soundproofing measures in place. “It’s pointless; if they’re still open, we still hear the noise every day. Even with sound dampeners, I believe it’s still audible,” she asserted. The residents of Pulomas originally filed their lawsuit with the PTUN in 2025, naming the East Jakarta Mayor and the padel court management as co-defendants. Their core objection stems from the transformation of their once-tranquil residential complex into a noisy environment, plagued by the sounds of padel players and constant vehicle traffic from court users. The PTUN ultimately ruled in favor of the residents in January 2026. Although the East Jakarta City Government initially filed an appeal, they later announced plans to withdraw it.

The problem extends beyond East Jakarta, as Firya, a resident from South Jakarta also affected by a padel court in her area, echoed the call for government intervention. She urged authorities to take firm action against facilities operating without proper permits. “If the building permit isn’t in hand, then logically, construction shouldn’t proceed, should it? Yet, construction continues, operating and causing noise from 6 AM until 11:30 PM,” Firya stated, highlighting the blatant disregard for regulations. She expressed her hope that the government would enforce compliance policies if buildings indeed lack proper permits. “Our greatest hope is a decision from the Governor that if it truly doesn’t have a permit, and if it’s currently being ‘processed’ as claimed, it should be closed and demolished. That is our expectation,” Firya emphasized.

Response from East Jakarta City Government

The East Jakarta City Government has responded, stating that decisions regarding the revocation of building permits, the cessation of operations, and the potential demolition of the controversial Pulomas padel court will be made by the authorized regional agencies. These decisions will follow further discussions and consultations with the affected residents. East Jakarta Mayor Munjirin clarified that his office does not possess the direct authority to revoke a Building Approval (PBG). Consequently, the subsequent process will be deliberated upon by the relevant Regional Government Organizations (OPDs). “Therefore, it will be discussed by the OPD that has the authority to revoke the PBG. So, it has already been decided that a specific OPD will address the revocation of the PBG,” Munjirin explained when approached at DKI Jakarta City Hall.

While awaiting this extensive process, the East Jakarta City Government is also arranging a meeting between the residents, local community leaders, and the padel court management to seek a temporary solution. “Today, I have instructed the City Secretary to issue invitations for a discussion involving local residents, community leaders (RT/RW), and the owners, to find a way forward while awaiting the OPD’s deliberation on the PBG revocation,” Mayor Munjirin elaborated. He emphasized that these preliminary consultations are crucial for de-escalating the conflict on the ground before any official decision is formally issued by the competent authorities. “So, before an official decision is released, we will hold discussions between the residents and the padel court owners,” he affirmed.

Regarding the potential demolition of the building, Munjirin reiterated that this matter also falls outside the city government’s direct purview. “If it comes to that function, it’s not within our authority; there will be another OPD that addresses it,” he stated, adding, “That OPD will certainly study the matter.”