Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organisation : Ministry of Water Resources
Facility : Application for Issue of NOC to Abstract Ground Water

Home Page : https://cgwa-noc.gov.in/LandingPage/index.htm
Apply here : https://cgwa-noc.gov.in/Sub/ApplicantRegi/ApplicantRegistration.aspx

No Objection Certificate (NOC) From CGWA

Industrial/Infrastructural/Mining Projects which are either new or are under expansion and requiring to withdraw ground water have to obtain NOC from CGWA.

Related : Application for permission to Abstract Ground Water for Industrial Use : www.statusin.in/5443.html

Central Ground Water Authority :
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.

Powers & Functions :
The Authority has been conferred with the following powers :
** 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.

Steps For Filling Application

General Information for Filling of the Application :
** Read the Guidelines, Checklists and Documents required, before filling the application ( cgwa-noc.gov.in/LandingPage/index.html) for Industry, Infrastructure and Mining Purposes.
** Steps for Online filling of the Application for Industry, Infrastructure and

Mining Purposes
1. Applicant Registration
a. Select the link” Online Application for NOC”
b. Select “New User Registration” for registration.
c. Fill the “User Registration Form”.
d. Username and password will be sent through Email Alert / sms (One Time Password (OTP)) for verification. Keep it safely.

2. Applicant Login
a. Select link “Applicant Login”.
b. Enter Login and password.
c. “Forgot Password”.
3. Online Filling of Application
a. Select “Apply” and one of the New Application Industrial/ Infrastructure/

Mining application.
b. Fill all sections and select “Save as Draft” for each section of the form.
c. Select “Submit” for final Submission of Form. Note that till the application is
successfully submitted, the application will not be considered Final.
d. Application number will be generated after the successful submission of the

Application form.
e. Applicant can view the submitted Application Form.
f. Applicant can take printout of the submitted Application Form.
g. Application once submitted cannot be edited.
h. Submit hard copy of application along with “Application Number” to the concerned Regional Office of Central Ground Water Board immediately, but not later than 7 days. Submission of hard copy within 7 days of uploading of the application is mandatory for processing of application.

4. Issue of Exemption Letter
a. Exemption Letter is issued online when the criteria is met for application for Industrial, Infrastructure and Mining.
b. Save and Print the Exemption Letter.

C. Tracking of Status of the Application submitted Online.
a. Select the Link “Track your Application”.
b. Applicant has to login first.
c. Select “Status of Application” link.
d. Enter the Application Number and select “Search”.
e. View the Status of the Submitted Application.

5. Applicant Logout
a. Select logout.

FAQ On CGWA NOC

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about CGWA No Objection Certificate (NOC):

What is a CGWA NOC?
A CGWA NOC is a document issued by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) that allows an individual or organization to extract ground water for a specific purpose. The NOC is required for all ground water extraction activities, including irrigation, industrial use, and drinking water supply.

Who needs a CGWA NOC?
Any individual or organization that plans to extract ground water for any purpose must obtain a CGWA NOC. This includes individuals who want to drill a well for their own personal use, as well as businesses and industries that need ground water for their operations.

How do I apply for a CGWA NOC?
To apply for a CGWA NOC, you must submit an application form to the CGWA office in your state or territory. The application form can be found on the CGWA website. You must also submit a fee, which varies depending on the purpose of the ground water extraction.