Updated on October 14, 2025 05:27:40 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:
To obtain a Water Boring License in Tamil Nadu, 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 Tamil Nadu, 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.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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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