Land acquisition for public purposes, particularly in the education sector, often
raises legal issues related to the protection of community land rights. This study
aims to analyze the legal responsibility of the Sumenep Regency Government in
the use of community land for school development based on Law Number 2 of
2012 concerning Land Acquisition for Public Interest, as well as to examine the
legal consequences arising from improper land use. This research employs a
normative juridical method with a statute and conceptual approach, supported by
the analysis of relevant laws, legal principles, and doctrines. The results indicate
that, although land acquisition has been clearly regulated, its implementation in
practice does not always comply with legal procedures, particularly in terms of
providing fair and proper compensation. In certain cases, land owned by the
community has been utilized without following formal acquisition mechanisms,
leading to disputes and potential violations of legal norms. The study concludes
that the government bears legal responsibility for ensuring the protection of land
rights through lawful procedures and fair compensation. Failure to do so may
result in legal consequences, including claims of unlawful acts by the government
and disputes before the administrative or general courts. The implications of this
research highlight the importance of strengthening accountability, transparency,
and legal compliance in land acquisition processes to ensure the realization of
justice, legal certainty, and public welfare.