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VOL. 12, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Legal study on the implementation of the right of interpellation by the Aceh House of Representatives
Authors
Fauzal Zahri, Eddy Purnama, Zainal Abidin
Abstract
The right of interpellation is a constitutional prerogative of the Aceh Regional People's Representative Council employed to exercise control over regional government operations. The right of interpellation is utilised to obtain information from the Aceh Government concerning initiatives that are significant, strategic, and broadly impactful on the community. The current issue regarding the exercise of the right of interpellation pertains to the policy of realigning and redistributing the Aceh Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget for the years 2020-2021 in relation to the management of the Covid-19 epidemic. The concept has ignited discussions concerning legal and political dimensions related to transparency, accountability, and the constraints of authority in regional financial governance. This study seeks to analyse the execution of the right of interpellation by the Aceh Regional People's Representative Council. The employed research method is empirical juridical legal research, incorporating legislative, conceptual, and sociological approaches, and utilising both primary and secondary legal materials, with empirical data from governance practices in Aceh. The research findings indicate that the House power of interpellation possesses a definitive legal foundation; yet, its execution encounters numerous challenges arising from regulatory, political, and institutional elements. The efficacy of the interpellation right under the Budget Expenditure refocusing policy for 2020–2021 is influenced not only by legal considerations but also significantly by the political dynamics between the DPRA and the Aceh Government, along with varying interpretations of the criteria for policies eligible for interpellation.
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Pages:470-473
How to cite this article:
Fauzal Zahri, Eddy Purnama, Zainal Abidin "Legal study on the implementation of the right of interpellation by the Aceh House of Representatives". International Journal of Law, Vol 12, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 470-473
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