Section 44(2)(a) in The Meghalaya Co-operative Societies Act
(a)Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-clauses (1)(b) and (e) a loan may be given on personal security ; provided that the managing body of the society is satisfied as to the credit of the borrower and has taken from him a scheme for the utilisation of the loan and has ascertained the truth of the statements contained in the scheme and the bona fides of the borrowing member.