The Executorial Role of the Administrative Court in Controlling Abuse and Restoring Trust

Authors

  • Pratama Herry Herlambang Universitas Negeri Semarang Author
  • Suci Ramadhani Universitas Negeri Semarang Author
  • Felisha Chandra Universitas Negeri Semarang Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15294/lsr.v5i2.30657

Keywords:

Administrative Court, Abuse of Power, Coercive Fines, Restoration of Public Trust

Abstract

This article examines the role of the Administrative Court (PTUN) in judicial control over abuse of power (abusus potestatis) by administrative officials and its contribution to restoring public trust. Guided by Montesquieu's separation of powers and A.V. Dicey's rule of law, PTUN acts as a mechanism to correct administrative excesses. However, abuse of power remains prevalent in Indonesia. The PTUN's execution mechanism, including dwangsom (coercive fines), is vital in enforcing rulings. Despite the legal framework under Undang-Undang Nomor 5 Tahun 1986 dan Undang-Undang Nomor 51 Tahun 2009 PTUN faces challenges in enforcement due to resistance from officials and inadequate measures. This article explores how PTUN can improve its role by strengthening its execution mechanisms and institutional support. Using normative legal research, the study analyzes relevant laws and jurisprudence to evaluate the effectiveness of PTUN’s execution process and propose reforms to enhance its ability to protect citizens' rights and restore public trust.

Author Biographies

  • Suci Ramadhani, Universitas Negeri Semarang

    Suci Ramadhani is a law student concentrating on Constitutional Law at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES). Besides being active in academic activities, Suci participates in various campus organizations and competitions, including being selected as a finalist in the FH UNNES Ambassador contest in 2024. She is recognized as an outstanding student focused on personal development and academic excellence in the field of law.

  • Felisha Chandra, Universitas Negeri Semarang

    Felisha Chandra is law student at Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES) with a focus on developing expertise in business law, international law, and environmental law. Originating from Tangerang, she actively engages in academic and leadership roles, including serving as Secretary General of the Faculty of Law Model United Nations UNNES 2024. Felisha has gained experience in legal research, strategic planning, negotiation, and public communication through her involvement in student organizations and events.

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Published

2025-07-21

Article ID

30657

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): July-December, 2025

Section

Research Articles

How to Cite

Herlambang, Pratama Herry, Suci Ramadhani, and Felisha Chandra. 2025. “The Executorial Role of the Administrative Court in Controlling Abuse and Restoring Trust”. Semarang State University Undergraduate Law and Society Review 5 (2): 1266-92. https://doi.org/10.15294/lsr.v5i2.30657.