Bingin Community Files Lawsuit in Wake of Beach Demolitions 2025

img Jason Astono | July 22, 2025

DENPASAR, BALI – On July 21, local authorities began Bingin demolition along with dozens of businesses along the beach, igniting a wave of strong response from the community. Residents have now initiated a formal lawsuit against the Badung regency government, aiming to halt further demolition activities and defend their livelihoods (22/07).

On July 21, 2025, the serene cliffside of Bingin Beach was shattered by the sound of breaking as government authorities began a widespread demolition of local businesses. I’m Jason, a Business Journalist at Bukit Vista, I’ll be reporting  on the Bingin Demolition‘s latest update from Bali Business Review.

Bingin Demolition sparked the Community to Files Lawsuit in Wake of The Tragedy

Bingin demolition

On July 21, 2025, the Bali Provincial Government, alongside the Badung Regency Government, began demolishing 48 buildings along Bingin Beach due to violations of land use, environmental, and spatial planning regulations. The structures targeted include villas, restaurants, homestays, and tourist facilities built on state-owned coastal land classified as protected green zones, where commercial development is prohibited. This enforcement follows eviction notices issued to 45 businesses, many of which have been operating for decades, including longstanding local warungs.

The demolitions have sparked significant community outrage and legal resistance. Residents and business owners argue that their land ownership and operational rights have deep historical and social roots, with some businesses established before modern spatial laws were enacted. Local leaders and traders have filed lawsuits to contest the demolition orders, highlighting that the land status is still under dispute in court and demanding that the government follow formal legal procedures. The community emphasizes their reliance on these businesses for their livelihoods, with thousands of workers affected.

The government justifies the demolitions by citing compliance with national laws on state land tenure, coastal protection, and environmental management. Officials warn that allowing illegal structures to remain would harm Bali’s sustainable development and environmental health. Meanwhile, fears circulate that these actions may pave the way for privatization of the beachfront for large-scale resort development, causing further tensions.

This ongoing conflict represents a complex clash between regulatory enforcement, local community rights, and development interests, underscoring uncertain futures for Bingin Beach’s traditional coastal economy and cultural landscape. Residents remain determined to pursue legal avenues to halt further demolitions and protect their long-standing presence on Bingin’s cliffs.

Bingin demolition

On July 22, 2025, the community of Bingin Beach gathered at Pengadilan Tata Usaha Negeri Denpasar to formally file a lawsuit against the Badung regency government. This legal action challenges the recent eviction and demolition orders targeting local businesses, with residents determined to protect their livelihoods and the future of their community. The lawsuit represents a renewed attempt to halt government enforcement that the community views as unjust and premature, especially given ongoing disputes over the land’s legal status.

Expressing their resolve, a local resident said, “As a parent, we are ready to defend for the sake of our children. Whatever it takes!” This powerful sentiment reflects the deep bond the community feels toward Bingin and highlights their unwavering commitment to fight for their homes and businesses as if protecting their own family.

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