The Impact Of The Implementation of Eviction Policy On Communities Affected By Road Expansion

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3007/rwq2xf58

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Impact, Policy Implementation, Eviction, Affected Communities, Road Expansion

Abstract

This scientific study aims to observe and analyze the impact of the implementation of eviction policies carried out by the government on affected communities, particularly concerning private land and private houses, including those built by communities on state land from Kuluhun to Becora. This policy was implemented to provide space for the government to carry out development projects, specifically the planned dual carriageway road expansion, initiated by the IX Constitutional Government in accordance with the National Strategic Development Plan 2011–2030 (NSDP).

Before implementing the eviction policy, the government, through a joint team known as SEATOU comprising the Ministry of Public Works, the Secretary of State for Toponymy and Urban Organization, and the Secretary of State for Land and Property conducted preliminary dialogues with the affected communities. During these dialogues, both support and opposition emerged between the government and the communities due to differing interests; however, solutions to the issues were eventually reached.

This research adopts a qualitative approach to examine the government's eviction policy. Data were collected through observation, field interviews, and theoretical frameworks, particularly drawing on the eviction theory proposed by Nulhaqim et al. (2022) as the foundational basis.

The findings indicate that the implementation of the eviction policy has not yet demonstrated satisfactory progress for the affected communities. This is mainly due to several factors, including delays in compensation payments and the absence of agreement between the government and some communities in Kuluhun and Becora regarding land issues related to road expansion.

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2026-10-28

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Vol. 1 No. 01 (2026): Post Graduate for Master & Doctoral Program

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de Fatima, H. (2026). The Impact Of The Implementation of Eviction Policy On Communities Affected By Road Expansion. International Scientific Journal of UNPAZ Timor-Leste, 1(01), 526-531. https://doi.org/10.3007/rwq2xf58