16. (1) Where an applicant becomes aware that by reason of any change in his or her circumstances or in the circumstances of his or her partner or the circumstances of the child the subject of the application—

(a) it is no longer possible to comply with the conditions specified in section 15 (2), or

(b) in the case of income-related financial support, the applicant or his or her partner has ceased to participate in work or study,

he or she shall as soon as may be notify the scheme administrator in writing or by electronic means of the change in circumstances.

(2) A person who, without reasonable excuse, contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence.