How to get NOC from CGWA

The method of getting NOC from CGWA can be complex and time-consuming, because it includes submitting nitty gritty plans, reports, and other archives to the administrative specialists for audit and endorsement. The CGWA conducts a exhaustive appraisal of the proposed extend or action and guarantees that it complies with all the appropriate controls.

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STEP 1: Check Your Eligibility Criteria

You must examine the CGWA's Eligibility Criteria Form to see if you are eligible for the NOC from CGWA.

Check out the CGWA's Eligibility Criteria Form to know further details about form.

STEP 2: You can now apply for new Registration Form

Try to apply for the registration form as a new user you can visit to New User Registration Form to fill the required details.

STEP 3: Get your Documents ready for further Verification

You will need to submit different documents and there you can select your industry sector.

STEP 4: Submit application

All mandatory documents to be uploaded on portal as per CGWA guidelines

STEP 5: Download NOC

After document verification CGWA authority looks into application and if everything is as per CGWA standards , NOC is approved. Approved NOC can be downloaded through portal

NOC (No Objection Certificate) from CGWA (Central Ground Water Authority) is a certificate that certifies that a proposed project or activity, which involves groundwater extraction for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes, complies with all the applicable regulations set by the CGWA. Bhoojal Survey is an accredited consultant by the CGWA.

The CGWA is a regulatory authority in India that manages and protects groundwater resources across the country. The NOC from CGWA is mandatory for all entities that intend to extract groundwater beyond a certain threshold limit. The NOC ensures that the proposed project or activity will not harm the environment, public health, or the safety of the community. It is also aimed at ensuring that the proposed activity will not infringe upon the rights of other individuals or businesses.

What are the charges for getting NOC from CGWA ?

1. 10,000 RS for fresh NOC Application
2. 5,000 RS for renewal of NOC Application
3. 10,000 RS for revival of NOC application
4. Groundwater Abstraction / restoration payment depending on quantum of groundwater withdrawal and assessment unit in which project proponent falls.

What is the validity period of NOC from CGWA ?

Validitiy period for NOC from CGWA in Over exploited area is 2 years .Renewal of NOC should be file 90 days prior to validity end date to avoid penalties in form of Environment compensation.

In Safe , semi critical and critical areas validity period ranges from 2 to 5 years depending on assesment unit industry or infrastructure projects falls into.

Why to choose Bhoojal Survey for NOC from CGWA consultancy services?

Bhoojal survey has successfully provided consultancy services for getting NOC from CGWA to more than 1000 clients in last decade, Bhoojal’s team with experienced staff is up to date with all the guidelines revision taking place related to Groundwater NOC

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List of Documents required for getting NOC from CGWA ?

1. Proposal for rain water harvesting/ recharge within the premises as per Model Building Bye Laws issued by Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.
2. Completion certificate from the concerned agency for infrastructure projects requiring water for commercial use
3. Details of water requirement computed as per National Building Code
4. Water availabity or non availibity affidavit
5. In cases where dewatering is involved, submission of impact assessment report is required

What is CGWA approval?

Industrial / Infrastructural / Mining Projects/ Government Water Supply Agencies in Urban Areas which are either existing, new or are under expansion and require ground water have to obtain NOC approval from CGWA

What is CGWA

Central Ground Water Authority has been constituted under Section 3 (3) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to regulate and control development and management of ground water resources in the country.

What is the function of CGWA

The Authority has been conferred with the following Power and Functions:

Exercise of powers under section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for issuing directions and taking such measures in respect of all the matters referred to in sub-section(2) of section 3 of the said Act. To resort to penal provisions contained in sections 15 to 21 of the said Act. To regulate and control, management and development of ground water in the country and to issue necessary regulatory directions for the purpose. Exercise of powers under section 4 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for the appointment of officers.

What is NOC in ground water?

NOC stands for No objection certificate awarded to project proponent by CGWA. To avoid further depletion of groundwater resources CGWA has implemented NOC process. After Getting NOC from CGWA one can withdraw groundwater for drinking , domestic and commercial usage.

Who gives NOC for the use of ground water in food processing industry?

CGWA grants NOC for groundwater use in a food processing industry .In states not regulated by CGWA permission from local government body is required for extraction of ground water for domestic and commercial use. 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

What is categorization of assessment units by CGWA ?

The Assessment Units are the Blocks/Mandals/Taluks/Firkas etc. which are considered as units for ground water resources assessment. The Assessment Units are categorized on the basis of Stage of Ground Water Development and long term water level trend.

Assessment units are categorized in 4 areas:

1. Safe area
2. Semi-critical area
3. Critical area
4. Over-exploited area.

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States Regulated by CGWA?

Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, and in UTs of Andaman & Nicobar, and Daman, Diu & Dadra Nagar Haveli are the states in which CGWA is issuing NOC for Ground water withdrawal.

States not regulated by CGWA?

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.

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What is Ground water abstraction/ restoration charges?

Ground water abstraction charges are charges to be paid for abstraction of ground water while applying for NOC from CGWA Ground water charges differ on basis of quantum of total water abstracted and type of assessment unit an industry , infrastructure project falls into

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