KWA Kerala : Procedure for Applying New Water Connection
Organisation : Kerala Water Authority
Facility : Water Connection Procedure
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Home Page : https://kwa.kerala.gov.in/ml/
KWA Kerala Connection Procedure
** Request for application in plain paper has to be submitted by the applicant to the concerned Assistant Executive Engineer of KWA Sub Division, under whose jurisdiction place of connection comes
Related / Similar Facility : KWA Kerala Getting Sewer Connection Procedure
** The application form filled up by the applicant isare to be submitted to the concerned Assistant Executive Engineer. The ownership certificate from the local body/copy of building permit, copy of ration card, permit of inside installation, four copies of plan ( prepared by a licensed plumber of KWA ) and necessary postage stamps ( affixed in the acknowledgement cards ) have to be attached with it.
** After preliminary scrutiny at the subdivision the receipt of the application will be registered and an acknowledgement card will be sent to the applicant.
** The application is then forwarded to the concerned Assistant Engineer for feasibility report.
** The Assistant Engineer after site inspection will submit the application to the Asst. Executive Engineer with the feasibility report and remarks if any.
** The feasible applications, does not require any clearance from other departments (PWD, NH, Local bodies etc.), will be given a temporary sanction within a week and the applicant will be asked to execute the water supply agreement in Rs. 50/- stamp paper and submit a sound water meter. The consumer, then has to remit the deposit and fees for the water connection. For others, the applicant has to produce the required clearance from other departments (consent/tar cut sanction from Local Body/PWD/NH if the line crosses public road after realising the restoration charges from the applicant there), and the time limit for temporary sanction will be one week after getting such clearance.
** After remitting the required fee, work order for the connection is issued from the sub division and the application is forwarded to the Assistant Engineer for further action.
** The applicant has to submit completion report (inside installations and plumbing work up to the meter point) through the plumber. The connection shall be given after verifying the plumbing work. The maximum validity of the work order is six months.
** A provisional invoice card and a meter reading card will be issued to the consumer on the date of connection itself. The consumer shall make sure of the receipt of these cards while getting the connection and is bound to produce the same on demand by the officials of Kerala Water Authority.
KWA Kerala Casual Connection
Amount of Rs.26.50/m 2 subject to a maximum of Rs.20,000/- to be deposited by the applicant. General procedure same as that of new connection. Valid License also to be submitted. On completion of work/ activity or on occupation of the building, the consumer has to apply for the closure or conversion of the casual connection to temporary or permanent domestic/non-domestic connection. Permanent conversion can be made only if the new building is assigned a building number by the Local body. The deposit shall be released only in cases of permanent conversion. Sanction for casual connections and receipt and release of deposits shall be made only with the previous approval of the Executive Engineer.
FAQ On KWA Kerala
Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the Kerala Water Authority (KWA):
What is the Kerala Water Authority?
The Kerala Water Authority (KWA) is a state-owned corporation responsible for the water supply and sewerage services in Kerala, India. It was established in 1984 under the Kerala Water and Waste Water Ordinance 1984.
What are the functions of the Kerala Water Authority?
The functions of the Kerala Water Authority include:
** Planning, development, and operation of water supply and sewerage systems
** Supply of water to households, commercial establishments, and industries
** Collection of water charges
** Operation and maintenance of water supply and sewerage systems
** Provision of sanitation facilities
How is the Kerala Water Authority funded?
The Kerala Water Authority is funded by a combination of government grants, water charges, and sewerage charges.
For a new connection, KWA is charging Rs 9,500 as estimated amount. but nowhere it guven the breakdown, such as cost of meter, labour charges etc,
How can I pay my water bill Canara bank debit card?
How can I check the status of bill?
How can I view my water bill for the last 4 months? It has already been issued but I lost my bill.
There is an item of previous adjustment of Rs.1084 and present water charges of Rs.936 in my bill. I usually promptly pay my bill of Rs.340 on line. How come this big amount as there was no additional usage by us.
How to know the status of bill payment?
Enter your consumer number in the below link to view your bill.
https://kwa.kerala.gov.in/ml/