Question & AnswerQ&A (CDA)
These rules are known and cited as the Rules on Procedure of the CDA in the exercise of its quasi-judicial function.
These Rules apply to all petitions and complaints brought to the attention of the Cooperative Development Authority.
'Authority' refers to the Cooperative Development Authority and its Extension Offices.
The Authority has exclusive jurisdiction over petitions concerning amendments to articles or by-laws, division, merger or consolidation of cooperatives, members' rights, meetings and elections of officers, removal of directors or officers, voluntary dissolution, suspension/cancellation of registration, liquidation, filing of reports, and internal disputes among cooperatives.
Only natural persons who are members of a cooperative, duly-registered cooperatives, their federations or unions may file actions or requests for mediation and conciliation before the Authority.
Pleadings must be filed in at least two copies (more if there are more than five respondents) either personally or by registered mail with the Legal Officer or Legal Division having jurisdiction.
The respondent must file an answer within fifteen (15) days from receipt of the summons.
A Certificate of Non-Resolution is issued by the Authority which allows the parties to file a proper action in a court of competent jurisdiction.
No. Motions to dismiss are prohibited, and if filed, will be treated as an answer and the proceedings will continue on the merits.