Updated on June 19, 2025 02:53:21 PM
To apply for a water boring license for commercial intentions in Nagaland, one has to adequately grasp the existing regulatory provisions initiated by the CGWA as well as the Nagaland Water Resources Department. It is important in Naga for either raw water supply for domestic use or for irrigation when the surface water is scarce or dynamically fluctuating. Attainment of this license is critical as it enhances the protection of groundwater from unsustainable exploitation. It consists of various stages, the first of which is a detailed assessment of the prospects and quality of water from the considered site. Candidates are required to adhere to a number of laid down procedures that include evaluation of hydrogeological conditions in the locality, social and economic effects of water pumping and drilling, as well as the preparation of proper technical and economic assessments. Further, the NOC is very important since it certifies that the proposed extraction of the mineral will not violate the legal requirements, environmental impacts, and biotic community values.
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:
It allows for the control of water abstraction with the result that the exploitation of groundwater does not go unrestrained and this water resource is well utilized. This is very important in the stabilization of the water table and prevention of exhaustion thereof.
The license promotes protection of the environment due to the guidelines and conditions associated with it. Thus, borewells are run in a way that they do not have adverse effects on the environment of the region and that such problems like soil erosion and sinking of the land are avoided.
Licensing usually comes with periodic checks and sampling for water quality to ascertain the quality of the extracted water. This assists in the enhancement of quality drinking water, water for agriculture as well as water for industries.
Appointing a water boring license expects people and companies to be on the right side of the law in regards to the provisions of the Law such as the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. This eradicates legal complications and gives a positive encouragement for the appropriate usage of water.
The process of licensing is always accompanied by extensive paperwork and compliance and therefore contributes to efficient management of water resources. Through the water meters information can be gathered and analyzed in how water is used and the rate at which it is consumed and therefore help the authorities in planning for the usage in future.
To obtain a Water Boring License from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), you must follow a structured procedure that includes submitting an online application along with necessary documentation. Here’s a detailed overview of the process:
Go to the official website of the CGWA and enter the site as a new user and generate a Log – ID.
Gather all the required documents that are required for the Application Submission.
Complete the e- Application form with regard to NOC for groundwater boring. Make sure that all the fields that one is supposed to fill are filled correctly.
Submitting the application complete, upon submission of the document, the CGWA shall scrutinize the application and the documents accompanying it. This may include an inspection of the site if this was considered necessary by the researcher.
In the case of a valid application, the NOC will be issued depending on the application filed by the candidate.
Once the applicant receives the NOC, he/she has to install the IoT based groundwater monitor system within 90 days from the date of issue and abide by the groundwater management practices.
To renew the NOC, submit the application for renewal at least 90 days before the expiration of the current NOC.
There is a list of documents the applicant will have to provide to the competent authorities to obtain the water boring license. While the specific requirements can vary depending on the region and the purpose of the borewell, the following documents are generally required:
CGWA-Water Boring NOC Application Process
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 for groundwater exploration is mandatory in Nagaland that implies strict compliance of the guidelines issued by CGWA and Nagaland Water Resources Department. It includes evaluation of water resources and its qualities, following environmental and technical policy norms and getting NOC. In return, it presents the holder with a NOC valid for two years, which makes it mandatory to install an IoT-based monitoring system. Pertinently, renewal is important, and violations like not fitting the monitoring system incurred a penalty of ₹2 Lakhs for failure to meet regulatory standards.
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A Water Boring License is important in preventing the irresponsible exploitation of the water resource. It also controls the extent of extraction it makes, has regard to the source water conservation, and is in compliance with the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) and the Nagaland Water Resources Department Standard Operating Procedures in issues to environmental and technical aspects.
The procedure of issuance of Water Boring License in Nagaland comes under the Central Ground Water Authority collaboration with the Nagaland Water Resources Department. They are involved in administration of application of the act, enforcement of the compliance and control of the groundwater.
The professional fee for Professional Utilities that you would pay for getting the Water Boring NOC is ₹25000. This fee may include the consultancy services in the provision of the application and the processing of the same. Other expenses may involve the preparation of documents as well as the installation of the needed monitoring system.
To apply for a Water Boring License, the applicant must first visit the CGWA’s official website where the applicant gets a Log-ID allotted to them. The information to accompany the necessary documents and fill out the questionnaire on the receipt of the NOC. On submitting the application the CGWA scrutinizes it and also may pay a visit to the site. Upon being granted, an NOC is provided, and within a 90 days’ period, you must install an IoT-based groundwater monitoring system.
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