NREGA provides monetary benefit in the form of wages based on the work done. These wages are credited to the bank account of the card holder within 15 days of seeking employment or the job performed. This bank account is the same account that was provided by the beneficiary at the time of applying under the scheme. In very few cases, the payments are made in cash to the Gram Panchayat who in turn will disburse the same to the eligible beneficiaries. Such cash payments are only in case there is no post office or banking system in the rural area of the beneficiary. Such cash payments can be done only after proper communication and permission of the State Government and the Ministry.