Updated on January 30, 2026 07:28:53 AM
A water boring license in Karnataka must be obtained for any commercial purpose that seeks to bore water in the state for business operations. This process calls for strict adherence to the measures provided by the CGWA as well as the KGWA. These regulations have been put in place to conserve water and avoid exhaustion of water resources such as ground water. This means that firms are subjected to a routine process that requires them to furnish supporting documents ranging from a project report, a water management plan, and an environmental audit report. Also, the applicant has to provide proof of their commitment towards water conservation by proving that they have put in place mechanisms of water conservation such as rain water management and/or efficient use of water. The procedures for application can be rigorous and result in interface with a number of offices of the government as well as the requirement of the set strict standards. In this case, successful applicants are issued with No Objection Certificate (NOC) that entitles them to legally pump water from the groundwater for commercial use.
A water boring license is a permit from the government that allows a person to bore a well to reach sub-surface water. It controls and oversees the pumping of water from the wells and aims at sensitizing people not to pump water anyhow. The applicant will be required to give details on the following; The intended use of the borewell, inner depth of the borewell, the intended location of the borewell, volume of water expected from the borewell among others. Technical appraisals and the environmental site assessment are also needed. There can be conditions that add strings to compliance with environmental legislation and water say policies; depth of drilling, type of equipment, amount of extract. The license is important in water resource management and ensuring proper demand and supply, water quality, and groundwater conservation. It is very important to adhere to the stipulated licensing provisions on ways of using water and managing the environment.
A water boring license offers several benefits that promote sustainable water resource management and ensure the responsible use of groundwater. Here are some key benefits:
To obtain a Water Boring License in Karnataka, you must follow a structured procedure that includes submitting an online application along with necessary documentation. Here’s a detailed overview of the process:
To obtain a water boring / groundwater extraction license in Karnataka, the applicant must submit the following documents to the competent authority:
Note: Requirements may vary based on project type and location. We assist in preparing documents as per the latest authority guidelines.
Professional Fees for Water Boring NOC is ₹25000/- only with Professional Utilities
After the application is applied the No Objection Certificate is issued and will remain viable for a period of 2 years from the date of issue. Regarding the renewal of this No Objection Certificate the application has to be made 90 days before the expiry of the existing one.
According to the new guidelines of the Central Ground Water Authority, obtaining NOC is compulsory if the industry or any operation is using more than 10 cubic meters of well water. Besides this, the applicant has to also create an IoT-based Groundwater Monitoring System, in case of no completion of this criterion, the industry will have to pay a fine of ₹2 Lakhs.
Conclusion
A water boring license is essential for the companies that intend to extract water from the ground in Karnataka. This license helps to abide by the laws and acts framed by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) and Karnataka Ground Water Authority (KGWA). Thus, companies’ compliance with these recommendations promotes sustainable water management while avoiding groundwater reserves’ exhaustion. Some of the requirements that should be fulfilled include the submission of environmental impact documents together with water use documents and observance of water (water use) conservation measures. Noncompliance with the provisions attracts severe penalties; therefore, rational groundwater utilization forms a core component of water management within the concerned region.
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A water boring license is a crucial document for undertaking water boring activities in Karnataka as it provides a legal means of doing water boring for business requirements. The license also guarantees that extraction of the water is controlled so that it is not depleted in the state hence protecting the resources.
The consideration for the professional fee to get a water boring NOC in Karnataka is different for each case for Professional Utilities Appraisal and Consultancy Services Limited, which is ₹ 25,000. This fee relates to consultation and processing of the application for the No Objection Certificate which is needed for legal abstraction of water from the aquifers.
The act also insists that for any business activity involving the extraction of water from a bore with more than 10 cubic meters daily, a valid water boring license must be obtained; failure to which heavy penalties are imposed. Such penalties can be monetary like the fines that may go up to ₹2 Lakhs or may entail some legal consequences.
It is used by those people who need water for commercial or industrial use from big organizations, industries, and companies, individuals who want water boring licenses. The grant is available depending on the proposed use of that particular water resource, its probable effect on the environment and meeting the local water management agency requirements.
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