The Infrastructure and Spatial Planning Task Force (Satgas ITR) of Jember Regency conducted an unannounced inspection of the Mount Sadeng limestone mining area in Puger District on Wednesday (9/7/2026). This step was taken to ensure compliance by business actors with licensing regulations while optimizing the realization of Regional Original Revenue (PAD).
During the joint operation involving the Regional Revenue Agency (Bapenda) and the Public Order Agency (Satpol PP), officers uncovered significant administrative violations. Out of 21 companies operating in the area, 10 were recorded as having outstanding local tax arrears, while several others were caught continuing operations despite their exploration permits having expired.
Head of the Verification and Control Division of Regional Revenue at Bapenda Jember, Arief Yudho Prasetyo, detailed that total tax arrears for Non-Metallic Minerals and Rocks (MBLB) from these companies reached IDR 1.6 billion. One striking finding was the tax arrears of PT Pertama Mina Sutra Perkasa, which reached IDR 495 million for the period of February to June 2026, with a total potential loss to the region from this single company reaching IDR 900 million.
Responding to these findings, Arief emphasized that the ITR Task Force does not merely monitor the environmental impact of mining, but also focuses on the sector's tangible contribution to regional coffers. According to him, the Regent of Jember's instructions emphasize optimizing existing revenue potential without needing to add new tax burdens on the general public.
The local government is currently coordinating further with relevant licensing agencies to follow up on companies whose operations no longer have a valid legal basis. Companies with expired exploration permits are required to immediately apply for extensions in accordance with applicable regulations, while all tax arrears must be settled promptly to maintain stability in Jember's mining governance.
