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The CGWA NOC, which stands for Central Ground Water Authority No Objection Certificate, is a mandatory permission required in India for entities that intend to extract groundwater. Here's a breakdown of what I found on websites about CGWA NOC:

Who Needs a CGWA NOC?

Any industry or infrastructure project, mining project, or entity abstracting groundwater exceeding 10 cubic meters per day requires a CGWA NOC [1, 2].

Process for Obtaining a CGWA NOC:

The CGWA NOC application process is handled online through the NOCAP (No Objection Certificate for Ground Water) portal: https://cgwa-noc.gov.in/
Here's a general outline of the steps involved:

  • Registration: Register on the NOCAP portal using a valid email address and password.
  • Application Submission: Fill out the online application form, providing details about your project, water requirement, well specifications, etc.
  • Documents Upload: Upload necessary documents like project reports, layout plans, and pollution control board clearances (if applicable).
  • Fee Payment: Pay the requisite processing fee online.
  • Scrutiny and Inspection: The CGWA will scrutinize your application and may conduct a site inspection if needed.
  • NOC Issuance: Upon successful application review and site verification (if applicable), the CGWA will issue the NOC electronically.

 

Important Points:

  • There are specific conditions attached to the CGWA NOC, which outline limitations on water extraction and mandatory monitoring requirements [2].
  • You may need to install an IoT-based Groundwater Monitoring System depending on your water withdrawal volume [3].
  • Refer to the CGWA website or the NOCAP portal for the latest guidelines and a complete list of required documents [1, 2].

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