As per the mode of conduct existing works can be continued by the government agencies
without reference to the Election Commission after the Model Code of Conduct comes into
force:
a. Work-Projects that have actually started on the ground after obtaining all necessary
sanctions;
b.
Beneficiary-projects where specific beneficiaries by name have been identified
before coming of the Model Code of Conduct into force;
c. Registered beneficiaries of NREGA may be covered under existing projects. New
projects under NREGA that may be mandated under the provisions of the Act may
be taken up only if it is for the already registered beneficiaries and the project is
already listed in the approved and sanctioned shelf of projects for which funds are
also already earmarked.