Section 21: Withdrawal of refugee status.

(1) The Federal Commissioner shall refer the matter to the Eligibility Committee, where there are reasonable grounds for believing that a person who has been granted a refugee status under this Act -
(a) should not have been so granted; or
(b) has ceased to be a refugee.
(2) Where a matter has been referred to the Eligibility Committee, it shall cause a written notice to be served on the person whose status as a refugee is under reconsideration -
(a) informing the person of the fact that his status as a refugee is to be reconsidered; and
(b) inviting the person to make written representations to it within 14 days from the date of service of the notice, in respect of his status as a refugee.
(3) The Eligibility Committee shall consider every matter referred to it under subsection (I) and enquire into or investigate the matter as it deems necessary.
(4) The Federal Commissioner, after due consideration of advice or recommendation given or made by the Eligibility Committee in relation to any case referred to it under subsection (1) -
(a) may withdraw the grant of refugee status; and
(b) shall cause the person concerned to be notified in writing of his decision on the matter.