Constitutional Court (MK) held hearing of Central Java Province Establishment Act on Wednesday (11/9) morning. Last hearing test norms related privileges Surakarta Palace was attended by representatives of the Central Java Provincial Government deliberately presented by the Constitutional Court in order to increase the consideration for the judges before the verdict.
Setioko from Legal Bureau of the Central Java provincial government revealed that during the Central Java Provincial Government has allocated operational funds for Keraton Surakarta sourced from local funds. Indeed, these funds are used for salaries the courtiers, costs are routinely held ceremonial palace like Grebeg Maulid, Jumenengan and so forth. "The number could reach one billion more," said Setioko in his official statement.
This statement seemed to answer the protests of the Petitioners who complained about the lack of attention from the government to preserve the culture of Surakarta. On the other hand, when met MK Media after the trial, Boyamin accompanied Kanjeng Pangeran Edi Wirabumi as Petitioner precisely assess the amount of funds provided for the Central Java Provincial Government is still too small compared to the needs of the community. "It looks pretty big yes, one billion, but it was still too small. Just enough to pay the salaries of the courtiers of 50,000 per month, and even then paid 4 months. This is very inhumane. Events held Keraton Surakarta is also very simple because of the small budget given," explained Boyamin.
Similarly, Edi Wirabumi family members who are still counted palace also deplored the lack of government attention to preserve and recognize the existence of Keraton Surakarta. It even also found the fact that his son lives very alarming.
"Being a WC guard, unskilled laborers, there is not even sane as cannot bear the burden of life. Therefore we ask that the government can restore the residency status ever had the privilege of Surakarta so we can freely arrange our own household budgets. We guarantee 80 percent of budget management will be devoted to the welfare of the people, while 20 percent of government spending," said Edi Wirabumi optimistic in case number 63/PUU-XI/2013.
Before closing the hearing, Chief Justice asked all parties to submit conclusions no later than Wednesday ( 18/9 ) at 14:00 pm directly to the Registrar of the Court without going through a trial . Furthermore, the Court will schedule a hearing for the pronunciation of the verdict. (Julie/mh)