(1) If the user group is unable to carry out the work in accordance with the work plan in the community forest handed over in accordance with section 25, or if it does any work that has a significant adverse effect on the environment, or if it does not comply with the conditions to be followed in accordance with this Act and the rules made under this Act, such user, as determined by the Divisional Forest Officer, It may decide to cancel the registration of the group and take back such community forest. However, before taking the decision to cancel the registration of the consumer group and take back the community forest, such consumer group will be given an opportunity to submit their explanation.
(1A) Notwithstanding anything written in sub-section (1), if the consumer complains that the officials of the consumer group have taken any action contrary to the law and action plan in the name of the interest of the community, such officials shall be punished according to this Act.
(2) Consumer groups who are not satisfied with the decision made by the Divisional Forest Officer in accordance with sub-section (1) may file a complaint with the Provincial Forest Director as prescribed. The decision made by the Provincial Forest Director in such a complaint will be final. (3) Notwithstanding anything written in sub-sections (1) and (2), if the officials of the consumer group take any action contrary to this Act and the rules made under this Act in the name of the interest of the community, it shall not be considered that they are prevented from being punished in accordance with this Act.