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The Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) is a central government body established to regulate and control the development and management of groundwater across India. In the Pithampur industrial region, obtaining a CGWA NOC in Pithampur is mandatory for industries, infrastructure projects, commercial complexes, and mining activities that extract groundwater. Get your CGWA NOC in Pithampur with the assistance of our team of experts who specialize in handling compliance and documentation as per the latest Madhya Pradesh and national guidelines for 2026.
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Although Water is a State subject, the regulation of ground water abstraction is being done at both Central and State levels. At the central level, Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) constituted in January 1997 under sub-section (3) of Section 3 of the Environment Protection Act 1986 as per direction of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, has been vested with responsibility for regulation and control of groundwater development and management. This guide is specifically useful for industries and infrastructure projects in Pithampur seeking a CGWA NOC in Pithampur for groundwater boring or abstraction.
CGWA has been granted the powers to, amongst others, regulate and control, manage and develop ground water in the entire country and to issue necessary directions for this purpose. The Authority regulates in 20 States/ UTs. In these States, NOCs for ground water withdrawal are granted by the respective SGWAs or designated authority.
CGWA regulates ground water development and management by issuing 'No Objection Certificates' (NOC) for ground water extraction to industries or infrastructure projects or Mining Projects etc. The CGWA NOC in Pithampur ensures sustainable usage in the Pithampur industrial area.
No Objection Certificate CGWA
The Authority has been conferred with the following powers and functions:
Central Ground Water Authority(CGWA) is a statutory body of India under Section 3 of the Environmental (Protection) Act 1986, for regulating groundwater abstraction, its usage, and monitoring. The authority functions by issuing No Objection Certificates.
CGWA has issued Guidelines from time to time for evaluation of proposals/requests for ground water abstraction with the objective of ensuring sustainability of ground water both in terms of quantity and quality. This looks into the variations in availability of water in different climatic regions and diverse hydro-geological conditions in various States of the country including the industrial belt of Pithampur.
CGWA regulates ground water development and management by issuing ‘No Objection Certificates’ (NOC) for ground water extraction to industries or infrastructure projects or Mining Projects etc. Necessary conditions for implementation by the proponent are laid down in the CGWA NOC in Pithampur issued by the authority.
No objection certificate from central ground water authority is a legal permission to abstract underground water from borewells and open wells. As per CGWA Guidelines, all new and existing industries, infrastructure projects and mining projects abstracting groundwater will be required to obtain CGWA NOC in Pithampur.
The entire process of No Objection Certificate (NOC) is carried out online through a web-based application system. Bhoojal Survey provides consultancy services for filing of CGWA NOC in Pithampur application as per the latest guidelines.
CGWA NOC
CGWA NOC in Pithampur can be obtained through the NOCAP portal.
Steps for getting CGWA NOC in Pithampur:
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10,000 Rs application processing fees for fresh NOC 5,000 Rs application processing fees for Renewal of NOC Applications will be accepted only after complete payment of application fee, Advance Ground Water Charges and Penalty, if any.
Following categories of consumers shall be exempted from seeking No Objection Certificate for ground water extraction:
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Above mentioned is a general list of documents required. The complete list of documents may vary for industrial, infrastructure or mining projects applying for CGWA NOC in Pithampur.
The validity terms mentioned below are applicable to applicants across India, including those in Pithampur. NOC from CGWA has a validity period which differs on the basis of assessment unit or category in which the industry falls.
The table below provides detail on the CGWA NOC in Pithampur validity period for different categories:
| Category | Use | Term of renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Over exploited | All users in ‘Over-exploited areas’ | 2 years |
| Critical, Semi-critical and safe | Infrastructure projects for drinking & domestic use and urban Water Supply Agencies | 5 years |
| Industries | 3 years | |
| Mines | 2 years |
The Assessment Units are the Blocks/Mandals/Taluks/Firkas etc. which are considered as units for ground water resources assessment. In Madhya Pradesh, many talukas have been classified under semi-critical or over-exploited zones based on long-term groundwater data.
The Assessment Units are categorized on the basis of Stage of Ground Water Development and long term water level trend. These categories are also applicable for assessment blocks across Pithampur.
Assessment units are categorized in 4 areas:
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All industries in Pithampur must calculate abstraction charges as per CGWA guidelines based on the groundwater zone classification. Ground water abstraction charges are charges to be paid for abstraction of ground water while applying for CGWA NOC in Pithampur.
Ground water charges differ on the basis of the quantum of total water abstracted and the type of assessment unit an industry or infrastructure project falls into.
All industries/mining/ infrastructure projects drawing ground water in safe, semi-critical and critical assessment units will have to pay ground water abstraction charges based on the quantum of ground water extraction and category of assessment unit as per CGWA guidelines. This is especially relevant in the high-usage industrial belts of Pithampur.
Eligible industries in Pithampur with recharge structures may also apply for the 50% rebate. Existing industries, infrastructure units and mining projects which have installed/constructed artificial recharge structures in compliance with the conditions prescribed in the groundwater guidelines prevailing at the time of grant of No Objection Certificate or its renewal shall be eligible for a rebate of 50% (fifty percent) in the ground water abstraction charges/ground water restoration charges, subject to their satisfactory performance and verification.
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General compliance conditions in No Objection Certificate, Compliances apply to all users in Pithampur, and our team ensures you meet them effectively:
Above mentioned are general compliances to be followed after getting CGWA NOC in Pithampur. Bhoojal survey provides consultancy services for working on effective CGWA NOC in Pithampur compliance.
In Pithampur, timely renewal of NOC ensures legal continuity of water abstraction activities. No objection certificate awarded from Central ground water authority has a validity period and renewal of certificate is to be filed prior to expiry of Validity of NOC from CGWA. Our consultants in Pithampur help you submit renewal applications accurately and on time.
Renewal of NOC is awarded on the basis of successful compliance of all the conditions mentioned in NOC. Bhoojal Survey provides consultancy services for renewal of CGWA NOC in Pithampur.
The following conditions are critical for applicants in Pithampur looking to renew CGWA NOC.
No objection certificate shall be renewed periodically, subject to the compliance of the conditions mentioned therein.
CGWA NOC Pithampur Renewal Certificate
NOC from CGWA has a validity period which differs on the basis of assessment unit or category in which industry falls.
The table below provides detail on CGWA NOC in Pithampur validity period:
| Category | Use | Term of renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Over exploited | All users in ‘Over-exploited areas’ | 2 years |
| Critical, Semi-critical and safe | Infrastructure projects for drinking & domestic use and urban Water Supply Agencies | 5 years |
| Industries | 3 years | |
| Mines | 2 years |
Extraction of ground water for commercial use by industries, infrastructure units and mining projects without a valid No Objection Certificate from appropriate authority shall be considered illegal and such entities shall be liable to pay Environmental Compensation for the quantum of ground water so extracted.
For all borewell users in Pithampur, installing digital telemetry is now a standard requirement.
Digital Water Flow meters is a device used to measure the flow rate of water or steam flowing through a pipe.
Digital flow meter is connected at the delivery pipe of borewell to determine flow rate of water and total water abstracted from a borewell.
The telemetry system installed along with digital water flow meter has Data Management Software capable of running on a standard PC.
Data Collection Unit or telemetry system is capable of taking data from meter, pump etc. and posting in Data Management Software.
Telemetry system will ensure water meter real time data which is quantum of withdrawal of groundwater can be accessed by CGWA. This system is monitored by CGWA officials across regions in Madhya Pradesh.
CGWA NOC Compliance
(Non-compliance of the conditions mentioned above is likely to result in the cancellation of CGWA NOC in Pithampur and legal action against the proponent.)
CGWA has issued Guidelines from time to time for evaluation of proposals/requests for ground water abstraction with the objective of ensuring sustainability of ground water both in terms of quantity and quality, looking into the variations in availability of water in different climatic regions and diverse hydro-geological conditions in various States of the country. CGWA regulates ground water development and management by issuing ‘No Objection Certificates’ (NOC) for ground water extraction to industries or infrastructure projects or Mining Projects etc. Necessary conditions for implementation by the proponent are laid down in the CGWA NOC in Pithampur issued by CGWA.
The Authority has been conferred with the following powers:
Which type of industries shall not be granted No Objection Certificate (NOC)? New industry and expansion of existing industries except those falling under MSME category (other than PDWs) located in over-exploited assessment units involving increase in quantum of ground water shall not be granted NOC.
In the States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh (including Pithampur, Dhar, Indore), Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, and in UTs of Andaman & Nicobar, and Daman, Diu & Dadra Nagar Haveli.
CGWA does not Issue NOC for ground water withdrawal in the States of Andhra Pradesh, NCT Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and West Bengal and in UTs of Chandigarh, Puducherry, Lakshadweep and Ladakh
Industrial / Infrastructural / Mining Projects/ Government Water Supply Agencies in Urban Areas which are either existing, new or are under expansion and requiring to withdraw ground water have to obtain CGWA NOC in Pithampur.
Project proponent has to submit the application online on the website http://cgwa- noc.gov.in.
Bhoojal survey provides consultancy services for getting CGWA NOC in Pithampur. Bhoojal’s Team collects all the required documents and submit application as per CGWA guidelines
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Except following 7 categories, no infrastructure project is eligible for NOC in OE areas.
Fees for CGWA NOC in Pithampur application
| Fresh NOC | Rs. 10000 |
| Renewal of NOC | Rs. 5000 |
| Extension of NOC | Rs. 5000 |
| Issuance of corrigendum of NOC | Rs. 5000 |
| Expansion of NOC | Rs. 5000 |
Applications received in Regional Offices shall be verified, processed and approved and NOC shall be processed and disbursed for ground water abstraction
NOC shall be issued for the period as per assessment unit category and type of water use as mentioned below:
| Category | Use | Validity of NOC |
|---|---|---|
| Critical, Semi-critical and Safe | Infrastructure projects for drinking & domestic use and urban Water Supply Agencies | 5 years |
| Industries | 3 years | |
| Mines | 2 years | |
| Over exploited | All users in ‘Over-exploited areas’ | 2 years |
One year advance Payment is to be made online through link given in NOCAP Bharatkosh (website: Bharatkosh.gov.in) before submission of application Arrears/ EC/ Penalty, if applicable will be communicated later on approval of application and will have to deposited against the application within stipulated period by logging in into one’s account.
Ground water abstraction charges are amount to be paid against ground water withdrawal based on type of water use, the quantum of ground water extraction and category of assessment unit. All residential apartments/ group housing societies/ Government water supply agencies in urban areas / Industries / Mining/ Infrastructure projects drawing ground water in safe, semi-critical and critical assessment units will have to pay ground water abstraction charges.
All existing Mining / Infrastructure projects / Industries (including MSMEs) and new MSMEs (other than PDWs), new infrastructure (falling in 7 categories in Ans- 7) and new mining projects drawing ground water in over-exploited assessment units will have to pay ground water restoration charges based on their quantum of ground water extraction.
The projects which are abstracting saline groundwater are exempted from paying groundwater abstraction charges. However, in case of delay in submission of application, EC will be charged at the rates prescribed for Safe Area.
Only new industries falling under MSME (other than PDWs) can apply for NOC for ground water abstraction in OE assessment units. New industries falling in other categories can obtain NOC only for drinking/domestic use for work force and greenbelt development. Further New mining Projects and New Infrastructure Projects can apply for NOC in OE areas.
Expansion of existing industries involving increase in quantum of ground water withdrawal falling under Over-exploited assessment units is permitted only for MSME sector
All industrial projects extracting / proposing to extract ground water in excess of 100 m3/day and up to 500 m3/day ground water in over-exploited, critical and semi-critical areas shall have to mandatorily submit Impact Assessment Report with Analytical Modelling Report
For GW Extraction above 500 KLD in OCS blocks shall have to mandatorily submit Impact Assessment Report with Mathematical Modelling Report Also in safe areas underlain by hard rock, industries drawing >500 m3/day and in safe areas underlain by alluvium/ soft rock, industries drawing >2000 m3/day are required to submit impact assessment report with Mathematical Modelling
Yes, but the project proponent shall be liable to pay environmental compensation for the period starting from the date of expiry of NOC, till NOC is renewed by the competent authority.
Yes, extension of NOC will be allowed in case proponent is unable to construct well(s) during the validity period of NOC.
New industry and expansion of existing industries except those falling under MSME category (other than PDWs) located in over-exploited assessment units involving increase in quantum of ground water shall not be granted NOC.
Proponent will have to apply for extension of NOC with valid reason along with supportive documents. Other conditions will remain the same as that for fresh NOC. Extension of NOC will be granted for the maximum period of 2 years. Creation of facility for online request for extension in NOCAP is in process and will be functional shortly.
If the applicant fails to deposit required charges abstraction/restoration charges within the prescribed time limit, the application shall be liable to rejection (even after approval).
Installation of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) shall be mandatory for all new residential apartments/ Group Housing Societies where ground water requirement is more than 20 m3/day
Projects falling within the 500 m. periphery of demarcated wetland area shall mandatorily need to submit consent/approval from the appropriate wetland authorities/ State Authority/ or any other appropriate local government authority to establish their projects in the area.
List of Documents required for Industrial Projects for Fresh NOC
| Sl. No. | Documents | Withdrawal Less than 10 KLD | Withdrawal between 10 to 100 KLD | Withdrawal more than 100 KLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh (Industry) | ||||
| 1. | Consent to Establish/Operate from State pollution Control Board or letter from MoEF, or letter from State level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority or any other letter from statutory agencies indicating date of commencement of project. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2. | Certificate/Affidavit of non/partial availability of water from local government water supply agency in respect of all categories of assessment units | No | Yes | Yes |
| 3. | Ground water quality report of existing ground water abstraction structure from NABL accredited/ govt. approved lab (In case of saline). | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 4. | Impact Assessment Report with GW modeling In OE areas | No | No | Yes |
| 5. | In OE Areas MSME Certificate in case of MSME (in case of water requirement is 10 KLD or more in OE areas, for new projects only) or Certificate of Medium Enterprise if groundwater requirement is less than 10 KLD | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 6. | If located in Industrial Areas declared by Central/ State Govt, Documentary Proof of same | No | No | Yes |
List of Documents required for Industrial Projects for renewal of CGWA NOC in Pithampur
| Sl. No. | Documents | Withdrawal Less than 10 KLD | Withdrawal between 10 to 100 KLD | Withdrawal more than 100 KLD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal (Industry)) | ||||
| 1. | Site Inspection/ Self-inspection report (pl refer NOCAP portal, www.cgwa-noc.gov.in) and compliance report | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2. | Water audit reports by certified auditors (in case of water requirement is more than 100 KLD) as per guidelines. | No | No | Yes |
| 3. | Certificate/Affidavit of non/partial availability of water from local government water supply agency in respect of all categories of assessment units | No | Yes | Yes |
| 4. | Ground water quality report of existing ground water abstraction structure from NABL accredited/govt. approved lab (In case of saline) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 5. | Impact Assessment Report with GW modeling in OE areas | No | Yes | Yes |
| 6. | Documentary proof justifying the increase of quantum of GW abstraction. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
