Overview
Permission from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) is required for the abstraction of groundwater through borewells in notified and regulated areas, ensuring sustainable groundwater management and compliance with applicable conditions. The permission is granted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and the Guidelines issued by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) under Section 3(3) of the Act.
Key Capabilities
- Assessment of applicability and regulatory requirements for obtaining groundwater abstraction permission from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA).
- Preparation and submission of CGWA applications along with required technical documents, groundwater assessment reports, water requirement details, and conservation plans.
- Assistance in compliance with groundwater extraction guidelines, water audit requirements, and recharge/mitigation measures.
- Coordination with CGWA and concerned authorities for scrutiny, clarification, and approval.
- Support for renewal, amendment, and compliance monitoring of groundwater abstraction permissions.
Applicable Regulatory Framework
- Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
- Guidelines for Regulation of Ground Water Extraction issued by CGWA under Section 3(3) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
- Applicable groundwater management guidelines
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