Updated on October 09, 2025 05:58:41 PM
The process of securing a water boring license for commercial use in the state of Uttarakhand mandates one to have understood the regulatory provisions of the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) as well as the water resources department of Uttarakhand. With interaction and dependency on the use of water for various business and different commercial activities in the state, there is strict regulation of the usage of these water resources through a set of standard guidelines in the state. The process of drilling water boring starts with an assessment of the ground water prospects in the area where the site is to be located. On the same note, the assessment involves evaluation of the local hydrogeological balance, impacts on the environment and the socio-economic values of the extraction plan. Technical reports and feasibility studies need to be prepared and have to meet strict guidelines governing the proper handling of groundwater. This also includes the channeling of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) in compliance with the laws of the country which will also help ascertain whether the proposed water extraction will cause any negative impact on the water resources of the area. Also, the Uttarakhand Water Resources Department may need to ensure the integration of new technologies for monitoring groundwater taking into account the current and future legislation.
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 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:
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
Application for a water boring license in Uttarakhand, is a stringent process in order to access the buried water resources, sustainably. Thus a variety of state and central government rules and regulations like those prescribed by the CGWA and the Uttarakhand Water Resources Department will help the companies to follow the legal requirements of environmental laws and principles of sustainable management of groundwater resources. The process entails the securing of NOC, the installation of the IoT based monitoring systems, and other documentations of the project. Such a failure might lead to huge fines and other legal penalties being imposed on a company. All in all, the possession of this license advances the utilization of water both efficiently and legally, which in return, advances the protection of the environment and also the law for future utilization.
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The permission to bore water is required in Uttarakhand to control the use of aquifers because bore wells draw water in an unsustainable manner that is unfavorable to the environment. This license assists in avoiding cases of over-extraction, sustaining the centralized water table balance, as well as observing the laid down legal requirements on environmental sustainability.
The total professional fees for the Water Boring NOC service offered by Professional Utilities is ₹25,000. This fee also covers consultancy and advice during the application of the loan. Other charges may be applied on documentations and installation of the monitoring systems available.
Failure to adhere to the boring of water regulation attracts severe fines as well as penalties. CGWA has prescribed penalty structures and based on the utilization of more than 10 cubic meters of well water without NOC or failure in the installation of IoT based Groundwater Monitoring System, an industry is penalized with ₹2 Lakhs penalty. Every regulation that has been set must be respected to avoid getting on the wrong side of the law while promoting sustainable use of water.
While it applies majorly to water boring for commercial use, residential users might also need a license if they use large quantities of groundwater or where the law requires so. The potential customer should contact the Uttarakhand Water Resources Department to ask them about the provisions for boring water for residential use.
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