Legal Protection for Land Rights Certificate Holders in Cases of Multiple Certificate Issuance (Analysis of Decision Number: 502 K/TUN/2019)

This research aims to analyze the form of legal protection for land rights certificate holders in cases of multiple certificate issuance and evaluate the implementation of the law in Decision Number: 502 K/TUN/2019. The research method used is normative legal research with conceptual and statutory approaches. This research identifies that the issuance of multiple certificates creates legal uncertainty detrimental to land rights holders. The principle of legal certainty must be prioritized in the settlement of land disputes, where the first issued certificate has stronger legal force based on the jurisprudence of the Supreme Court. The Head of the Land Office's responsibility in issuing multiple certificates includes administrative and juridical aspects, with the cancellation of certificates with legal defects as a solution step. This decision emphasizes the importance of accurate land data verification to prevent disputes and ensure legal certainty for land rights holders.