BADUNG, DEWATA.NEWS – A special committee of the Bali Provincial Legislative Council (DPRD) conducted a surprise inspection of a hotel building in Cemagi Village, Mengwi District, Badung Regency, on Monday afternoon (Feb 23), citing suspected regulatory violations.
The inspection was led by I Made Supartha, Chair of the Special Committee on Spatial Planning, Regional Assets, and Licensing (Pansus TRAP), accompanied by committee members and representatives from Bali’s Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) and the Badung DPRD.
According to Supartha, the visit aimed to examine the hotel’s business activities and licensing compliance. Initial findings indicated several potential violations.
“Based on input from the Public Works and Spatial Planning Office, there are indications related to building height. There are also concerns regarding compliance with Bali’s architectural requirements under Regional Regulation No. 5 of 2015, as well as spatial planning regulations. We found multiple indications of violations,” he said at the site.
The committee is also reviewing an alleged change in ownership status from an individual entity to a foreign investment company (PMA). Lawmakers raised concerns over the possible use of nominee arrangements.
“If a nominee scheme for PMA is used improperly, it could lead to immigration consequences, including deportation. The status appears to have changed from an individual to a PMA entity. We will investigate further to determine who is involved,” Supartha added.
He stated that the temporary closure imposed by the Badung Regency Government and Bali Provincial authorities was appropriate pending further review.
Vice Chair of Commission I of the Badung DPRD, I Gusti Lanang Umbara, said the regency government acted swiftly after the case gained public attention.
“We coordinated immediately with the relevant agencies. Initial indications show a violation related to the building approval (PPG). The environmental document (UKL-UPL) and PPG were issued, but the PPG permits only four floors. In reality, construction reached five floors,” he explained.
Following the findings, Badung Satpol PP sealed the construction site. Authorities emphasized that no further development activity is allowed until the developer can demonstrate full compliance with applicable regulations.
Bali Satpol PP Chief I Dewa Nyoman Rai Dharmadi confirmed that construction has been halted.
“All activities have been stopped. There can be no further construction until there is clarity regarding the change of ownership status from an individual to a PMA. The action taken by Badung Satpol PP was appropriate. We are now waiting for further verification,” he said.
Dharmadi noted that the investment value referenced in the project documents exceeds IDR 10 billion. He added that adjustments to environmental permits and other licensing documents may be required.
While the building’s height is reportedly below 15 meters, authorities stated that measurements will be reconfirmed by the Public Works and Spatial Planning Office to verify compliance.
The investigation remains ongoing as provincial and regency authorities review documentation and regulatory adherence.