(1) In case the concerned religious body, group or community operates any function contrary to Section 36 in the Religious Forest handed over pursuant to Section 35 or cannot operate the functions to be operated in the Religious Forest or does not comply with the terms and conditions to be complied pursuant to this Act or the Rules framed thereunder, the District Forest Officer may decide to take back such Religious Forest. Provided that, the concerned religious body, group or community shall be given reasonable opportunity to submit its clarification before making decision to take back the Religious Forest.
(2) The religious body, group or community which is not satisfied with the decision made by the District Forest Officer pursuant to Sub-section (1), may file a complaint to the Regional Forest Director As Prescribed. The decision made by the Regional Forest Director in respect to such complainant shall be final