Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organisation : Kerala Water Authority
Facility : Water Connection Procedure

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.