Initial Land Registration Based on Basic Rights of Forest Cutting in Batanghariregency Jambi Province

This study discusses the procedures for initial land registration based on the basic rights of forestcutting in batanghari regency jambi province. this research employs an empirical juridical approach. the results of the study found that: 1) article 19 paragraph 2 of law no. 5 of 1960 in conjunction with article 24 of government regulation no. 24 of 1997 concerning land registration states that registering land requires proof of ownership of the land. if there is no proof of ownership, it is sufficient to prove it with a statement of physical mastery of the plot of land plus information from the local community as stipulated in article 60 paragraph (3) and (4) regulation of the minister of agrarian affairs no. 3 of 1997 concerning implementing regulation of government regulation no. 24 of 1997 concerning land registration. the basic rights used in the registration of land originating from regulations on forest cutting is made by the village head where the land is located, based on the identity and direct statement of the land owner, accompanied by the signatures of 2 (two) witnesses referred to in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.