# The election code in force hinders the government or ruling party leaders from launching new welfare programmes like construction of roads, provision of drinking water facilities etc. or any ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
# The code instructs that public spaces like meeting grounds, helipads, government guest houses and bungalows should be equally shared among the contesting candidates. These public spaces should not be monopolised by a few candidates.
# On polling day, all party candidates should cooperate with the poll-duty officials at the voting booths for an orderly voting process. Candidates should not display their election symbols near and around the poll booths on the polling day. No one should enter the booths without a valid pass from the Election Commission.
# There will be poll observers to whom any complaints can be reported or submitted.
# The ruling party should not use its seat of power for the campaign purposes.
# The ruling party ministers should not make any ad-hoc appointment of officials, which may influence the voters in favour of the party in power.
# Before using loud speakers during their poll campaigning, candidates and political parties must obtain permission or license from the local authorities. The candidates should inform the local police for conducting election [[Demonstration (protest)|rallies]] to enable the police authorities to make required security arrangements.
