Answer:
(Fatwa: 1371/1371=M/1430)
He should leave cutting the beard and should repent to Allah seeking His forgiveness. Once his beard is more than one fist, he can lead tarawih etc; otherwise his imamah (leading prayer) will be makrooh tahrimi.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband
