Sriwedari Mosque in Solo Remains Unfinished, Komjak Chair Highlights Its Condition Amid Land Dispute

SOLO, KOMPAS.com - The Sriwedari Mosque in Solo, Central Java, remains unfinished amid a renewed dispute over land ownership.

The mosque's condition drew attention during a visit by Pujiyono Suwadi, Chair of the Indonesian Attorney Commission (Komjak RI), on Saturday (19/9/2026).

Pujiyono was accompanied by Solo Mayor Respati Ardi and Surakarta District Attorney Supriyanto. They examined the incomplete construction of the Sriwedari Mosque.

Surakarta District Attorney Supriyanto said the visit was part of a joint exercise session.

"We just looked around. Jogged together as well. Well, it looks nice," Supriyanto said, as quoted by Tribun Solo on Saturday.

Chair of Komjak Highlights Mosque’s Condition

Upon seeing the mosque, Pujiyono shared his impressions of the building, which has been stalled for years.

He remarked that the Sriwedari Mosque would look beautiful if construction were completed.

"If it were finished, sir," Pujiyono said in response to Supriyanto.

The visit took place amidst a resurgence of the Sriwedari land dispute after the Wiryodiningrat Heirs planned to establish a post on the site.

Public Order Agency Removes Post Materials

The latest conflict began when the heirs placed construction materials to build a post on the Sriwedari land.

The materials were removed by the Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) because the heirs reportedly did not have permission to erect a structure.

However, Wiryodiningrat Heirs Coordinator Gunadi Joko Pikukuh asserted they will continue to build the post.

Gunadi also stated the heirs have rightful ownership of the land.

"Whatever happens, I will still proceed to build the structure. If they want to take action, that’s the matter for Satpol PP. But remember, I had previously informed that I did not seek permission because the land rights have been legally final based on court rulings. The SHP is secondary,’" he explained.

According to Gunadi, Solo City’s Department of Culture and Tourism does not have authority to block the heirs’ plan to build on the land.

"The Culture and Tourism Office actually doesn't have the authority to reject the heirs' plan to build there. That’s actually the government's matter," he explained.

Heirs Claim Land Status as Quo

Gunadi also said the heirs still have rights over the Sriwedari land even though a physical handover has yet to occur.

He referred to the Supreme Court’s cassation decision Number 3249-K/PDT/2012 dated December 5, 2013, which is legally binding.

"The annulment of SHP 11 15 and the evacuation were legally final in 2013. In 2015, the city government issued HP 40 41 and others. This is unrelated to the main ruling. The principal case is resolved. It belongs to the heirs, just waiting for the actual execution. Until then, the land status remains quo," he explained.

The Sriwedari land dispute continues to revolve around ownership claims and the heirs' plan to build a post.

Amid these tensions, the construction of the Sriwedari Mosque remains unfinished and is part of the contested area.

This article originally appeared on TribunSolo.com under the title Sriwedari Land Dispute in Solo Intensifies Again, Chair of Komjak RI Inspects Stalled Mosque.