Section 21
Punishment For Contravening The Work Plan
(1) If any user commits any act which is contrary to the work plan in the community forest, the concerned users' group may impose fine on that user and realize the amount equal to the claimed amount if there has been any loss or damage as a result of such act.
(2) If the users’ group is not able to take action pursuant to sub-section (1) on its own, the group may recommend the Division Forest Office for an action, and if so recommended, the Division Forest Office may impose such fine.
(3) Nothing shall be deemed to bar the taking of action against such a person in accordance with the prevailing law merely by the reason alone that the fine has been imposed pursuant to sub-section (1).
(2) If the users’ group is not able to take action pursuant to sub-section (1) on its own, the group may recommend the Division Forest Office for an action, and if so recommended, the Division Forest Office may impose such fine.
(3) Nothing shall be deemed to bar the taking of action against such a person in accordance with the prevailing law merely by the reason alone that the fine has been imposed pursuant to sub-section (1).