Updated on June 19, 2025 02:53:21 PM
Applying for a water boring license for commercial use in the region of Tamil Nadu is a very sensitive process which has to be carried out according to the requirements set by the Chennai Metropolitan Area Ground Water (Regulation) Act and the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act. All of these acts were carried out to support feasible control and usage of ground water which are considerably significant for ecological structure and agriculture in the state. The process of obtaining a water boring license entails several procedures that are undertaken in a sequential manner such that more time and elaborate procedures are followed in as much as an application form is filled and all documentary requirements submitted and followed by harsh guidelines that check on over exploitation and exhaustion of the water source. It has some specific requirements for applicants to submit project reports covering the purpose of the borewell, quantity of water to be pumped out and the effect on the Boulton water table. Also, the agency may conduct an environmental impact assessment (EIA) to evaluate the probable effects of water extraction on the environment.
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
The water boring license is significant for those companies intending to use the water underground for commercial purposes especially in Tamil Nadu. This is done with compliance to the legal structures of the Chennai Metropolitan Area Ground Water (Regulation) Act, 1987 and the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 to therefore avert exhaustion of the resources. The application involves submitting reports of the environment impact assessment as well as the water consumption plan with the Central Ground Water Authority. To avoid violations of these regulations, installing a groundwater monitoring system is mandatory. The penalties for non compliance can be severe including large punitive damages. Consequently, these needs to be met in order to practice legal and responsible extraction of water.
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The Tamil Nadu Borewell Water License is required if one intends to legally pump water for commercial use especially in the state of Tamil Nadu. Thereby, it contributes to the legal framework of the Chennai Metropolitan Area Ground Water (Regulation) Act, 1987, and the Tamil Nadu Groundwater (Development and Management) Act, 2003 of non-depletion of the usable water resources.
For one to acquire a water boring license certain steps are followed, first, register on the CGWA’s site, assemble and submit the needed papers, fill the application form and wait for the reviewing. If approved, an NOC is provided within this time, and you need to provide a groundwater monitoring system within a 90 day period.
The documents needed to be submitted include online application along with consent from State Pollution Control Board, site plan, the flow chart of the requirement of water, self certification of availability of water, water quality report from the approved laboratory, the proposal of rain water harvesting.
It is mandatory to have a water boring license if extracting more than ten cubic meters of water daily failing which penalties up to two lakhs and lawful consequences follows. There is also a necessity to comply with the installation of an IoT-based groundwater monitoring system.
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