Residents Reject PLN Construction of substation

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Category: Majalengka -
Majalengka, (KC) .- Dozens of villagers Banjaransari, District Cikijing, Majalengka District joined in the Security Forum, Leisure, Peace, Safety, and Health Residents (FK5W), refused PLN plans to build a substation in the area.
The rejection was revealed after residents engage in a dialogue that had characterized "a war of words" between citizens and the PLN, businessmen and representatives Majalengka regency, in the village hall on Thursday (22 / 9) around 12:30 pm .
The reason people refuse, in addition to legal defects in the process considered building permit (IMB), as well as its environmental impact analysis (EIA), is very dangerous for the safety and health of citizens in general.
At the meeting, residents remained adamant and refused to relocate to a place another with a fixed price. Otherwise, residents threatened to take the fight to the death. Until finally the meeting ended in deadlock.
"Once we had a massive demonstration resist making PLN substations. And until whenever we would never wavered to continue to fight construction of substations PLN refuse," said Chairman FK5W, Tatang Sofyan Iskandar, representing the citizens, in the presence of the participants who attended the dialogue element local Muspika.
According to him, when examined in the law, IMB manufacturing process was considered premature and contrary to Regulation (Perda) IMB today. In it is mentioned if the permit was out having to get approval from residents through the village head. But in fact, BMI was out without getting approval from residents. In addition, also, in the study of social aspects and Amdal ternayata if enforced, would clearly threaten the safety of livelihood of the people either directly or indirectly.
"This is not a trivial issue but this will have a systemic impact for residents living in the future. Although somewhat This will help stem the existence of existing power flow. but we are asked to relocate to another place, without exception, "he explained.
In response to citizen pressure and threats, Head Cikijing, Ucu Sumarna, on that occasion it could not decide on the issue. But he would consult first with the regent Majalengka about citizen complaints earlier. In order to find mutually beneficial solutions between the two sides.
"We may only be memediasai between citizens and the PLN and Entrepreneurs. But for the subsequent decision, we will discuss this issue more deeply to the regents Majalengka," he said.
Contacted separately, Director APJ PLN District Majalengka, Rudi Oscar, said it did not know definitely related substation construction project it. Because it is a project PLN Plate Jabar. As for the problem Cikijing he had been getting the news from Parliament, he had completed Majalengka regent. "We do not believe there are those who refuse. She said had been cleared as regent and the Parliament. Well please confirm it to the holders of related policies such rejection," said Oscar. (C-22)