Provided that the applicant shall be given an opportunity to be heard by the general body before refusal of admission.

Withdrawal from membership

1. (1) A member may withdraw from membership in a Co-operative in accordance with the procedure specified in the articles of association of that Co-operative.
2. (2) Withdrawal from membership will nonetheless require the member to fulfil such obligations as were undertaken/assumed as a member, under the provisions of this Act, the articles of association or other agreements.