Legal Policy On The Establishment Of PUPR Ministry Offices In Central Sulawesi Province From The Perspective Of Regional Autonomy

Abstract

In a unitary state that implements the principle of decentralization, regional governments are given the authority to regulate government affairs outside of those that are central government affairs. However, the establishment of UPT by the ministry raises questions regarding its suitability with the principle of the broadest possible autonomy. This study uses a normative legal and empirical legal approach. The normative approach is carried out through an analysis of laws and regulations such as Law Number 23 of 2014 and Regulation of the Minister of PUPR Number 16 of 2020, while the empirical approach is carried out through observation, documentation, and analysis of the social and economic impacts of the existence of these centers. The results of the study show that the establishment of centers such as the Sulawesi III River Basin Center, the Central Sulawesi National Road Implementation Center, the Sulawesi II Housing Provision Center, and the Construction Services Selection Implementation Center have a real impact in supporting infrastructure development and post-disaster recovery. The existence of these UPTs is considered not to be in conflict with the principle of regional autonomy because they are functional and strengthen the capacity of public services in the regions. In conclusion, the policy of establishing UPTs of the Ministry of PUPR in Central Sulawesi is in line with the spirit of regional autonomy and makes a positive contribution to improving community welfare directly and indirectly.