Industries, infrastructure projects, mining and bulk water users that extract groundwater need a No Objection Certificate from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) or the notified state authority, applied for online on the NOCAP portal. Conditions include installing digital water flow meters, rainwater harvesting and paying groundwater abstraction charges where applicable.
Who needs a groundwater NOC
- Industries using groundwater
- Infrastructure and mining projects
- Group housing and commercial complexes above thresholds
- Packaged drinking water units
Application
- Register on NOCAP.
- Submit project, water requirement and site details.
- Upload hydrogeological report where required.
- Pay fees and charges.
- Inspection and NOC grant.
Compliance conditions
- Digital water flow meters with telemetry where required
- Rainwater harvesting and recharge
- Periodic water quality reporting
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NOCs are valid for a fixed period and must be renewed with compliance reports.
Frequently asked questions
Do individual households need CGWA NOC?
Individual domestic users are generally exempt under the guidelines, subject to state rules.
Is groundwater NOC needed in safe blocks?
Requirements and charges vary by the block's groundwater category, but most commercial users still need NOC.
Which authority issues NOC in my state?
Some states have their own notified authorities; others fall under CGWA. Check the NOCAP portal.
What if I extract without NOC?
Authorities can seal borewells and levy environmental compensation.
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