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Know More About GROUND WATER NOC
Introduction and Its Compliance
Ground Water NOC (No objection certificate) is a necessary permission given to industries, infrastructure, mining projects to draw ground water by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) or State Ground Water Departments. This NOC guarantees that the groundwater is utilized in a sustainable and responsible manner. We help our clients in the Obtaining Ground Water NOC as per CGWA guidelines and also Local Water by Laws and environmental laws with full legal and procedural compliance.
Why It Is Needed
Groundwater is an important and depleting natural resource in India. It is illegal to extract anything without official consent and one can always read what happens if the ecosystem goes haywire and what law suits may follow. A Ground Water NOC is a must, if you want to work legally, without any fines and also want to showcase yourself as an environmental friendly person. Lawfinity provides seamless liaisoning with concerned authorities and proper documentation, enabling businesses to achieve regulatory compliance very easily.
Benefits and Advantages
- Environmental Sustainability Ground Water NOC ensures that water extraction is within safe limits, promoting conservation and sustainability of precious natural resources.
- Legal Compliance Businesses operating with proper NOC avoid heavy fines, legal notices and closure risks by complying with groundwater usage laws.
- Business Continuity Valid NOC supports uninterrupted access to water for industrial or commercial needs, avoiding operational delays due to regulatory issues.
- Improved Credibility Demonstrates your company’s commitment to environmental regulations, which enhances reputation with clients, authorities and investors.
- Eligibility for Other Licenses Ground Water NOC is often required for securing Environmental Clearance, Pollution Control NOC and building plan approvals.
Eligibility Criteria
- Industries, mining projects and infrastructure companies extracting or intending to extract groundwater beyond specified thresholds.
- Establishments located in non-notified or semi-critical/critical groundwater zones must follow CGWA/State norms.
- Applicants must install digital water meters and submit regular water usage data.
- Premises should have rainwater harvesting systems or proposals as per local rules.
Documents Required
- Proof of ownership/lease of premises
- Detailed project report (DPR) or industrial activity proposal
- Water requirement and usage break-up
- Rainwater harvesting system details
- Groundwater level report or hydrogeological report
- NOC from State Pollution Control Board (if applicable)
- Digital water meter installation proof
- PAN, Aadhaar and company incorporation certificate
- Location map, site layout plan
- Previous NOC copy (for renewal cases)
Steps
- Preliminary Assessment: Lawfinity evaluates the site location, groundwater zone category and eligibility for NOC.
- Documentation Preparation: Collection and drafting of all technical and statutory documents including usage reports and hydrogeological data.
- Online Application Filing: Submission of the application via the CGWA portal or respective State portal along with required declarations.
- Technical Review & Inspection: Concerned department conducts a field inspection and evaluates documents and site compliance.
- Approval & Grant of NOC: Once approved, the NOC is issued with validity conditions, water limits and recharge requirements.
Penalties
- Illegal extraction of groundwater without NOC may attract penalties up to ₹2 lakhs and additional fines per day for continued violations.
- Units may face disconnection of utilities, closure notices or environmental litigation for non-compliance.
- False declarations or data manipulation may lead to blacklisting and criminal proceedings under the Environment Protection Act.
Timelines
Standard Processing Time
The standard processing time for Ground Water NOC is 30 to 60 working days, subject to the complexity of the project and availability of hydrogeological data.
Renewals
Renewal applications should be submitted 60 days before expiry of the current NOC.
Timelines may vary depending on document verification and government approvals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Because every great business starts with the right answers.
Any industry, infrastructure or commercial unit that draws groundwater for its operations must obtain Ground Water NOC.
In notified areas, new groundwater extraction is generally prohibited unless for drinking/domestic purposes. Special exemptions may apply.
Typically, NOC is valid for 1 to 5 years, depending on water usage category and compliance level.
Yes, applications for renewal must be made before the expiry and compliance reports need to be submitted.
You may face penalties, closure of unit, disconnection of utilities and legal action.
Yes, if groundwater extraction crosses the permitted threshold or is used for industrial activity.
Yes, water conservation charges and application fees are applicable based on water usage category.
Yes, digital flow meters and data loggers are mandatory for tracking usage and compliance.
Yes, Lawfinity arranges certified hydrogeologists and manages the complete process of report preparation and submission.
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