1. Permission and Registration: Before drilling a borewell, it is mandatory to obtain permission and register the borewell with the relevant authorities in Sikkim. This ensures compliance with regulations and helps in monitoring groundwater extraction.
2. Application Process: Visit the Municipal Corporation or Village Panchayat office of your area to obtain the application form for borewell drilling. Fill out the form with accurate information and attach the required documents.
3. Documentation: The following documents are typically required for borewell drilling:
● Completed application form
● Land ownership documents (Patta or sales deed)
● No objection certificate from neighboring residents, if applicable
● Verification report
● Sketch map of the proposed drilling location signed by the Revenue Inspector
● Payment receipt for the application fees
4. Submission and Verification: Submit the completed application form along with the attached documents to the relevant authority. Pay the required fees as directed by the officials. The submitted documents will undergo verification to ensure compliance with regulations and to check for any discrepancies.
5. Approval and Registration: Once the verification process is completed, the concerned officials will review the application. If everything is in order, they will approve the application and initiate the borewell registration process. This process may take approximately 30 days.
6. Collection of Documents: Once the registration document is ready, the office will inform you to collect it either in person or through any applicable means. Make sure to collect the registration document from the designated office.
Procedure to Register Tube Wells or Bore Wells in Sikkim:

Apply In-Person:
1. Visit the Municipal Corporation/Village Panchayat office of your area. You can find the address and contact details on the following websites:
● Central Ground Water Board Contact Link
● SIKKIM Water Resource Department Link
● Municipal Corporation Head Office address Link
● Village Panchayat Address Link
2. Obtain the application form for Registration of Tube Wells or Bore Wells from the relevant department at the office.
3. Fill out the application form with the necessary information and details. Make sure to sign the form.
4. Attach all the required documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of the page.
5. Submit the completed application form and attached documents to the relevant authority. Pay the required fees for the application process as directed by the officials. Collect the acknowledgment slip for the paid fee and keep it safe for future reference.
6. The application and attached documents will be sent for verification to check for any discrepancies.
7. After all the processes are completed, the concerned officials will review and approve the application. The registration process may take approximately 30 days.
8. Once the registration document is ready to be collected, the office will contact you at the given address to collect it in person or through any applicable means.

Apply Online:
1. Visit the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) website and click on the “Online Application for NOC” link on the homepage. Link
2. Click on “New User Registration” and fill out the “User Registration” form.
3. During the registration process, an OTP (One Time Password) will be sent to your mobile for verification. Enter the OTP to verify your mobile number.
4. Fill out the rest of the page and click on “Proceed” to complete the process.
5. Go back to the homepage and click on “Applicant Login.” Enter your username and password, then click on the “Login” button.
6. After logging in, click on “Apply” and select one of the “New Application forms for Industrial/Infrastructure/Mining application” options.
7. Fill out all the sections of the form and click on “Save as Draft” for each section.
8. Upload the required documents in the respective tabs. Note that you should attach a scanned copy of the application with your signature and seal at the designated “Application with Signature and Seal” attachment section after completing all the information and before the final submission.
9. Click on the “Submit” button on the “Final Submit” form. An application number will be generated after the successful submission.
10. The application will be automatically forwarded to the respective offices, so there is no need to send a hard copy.
11. Please note that once the application is submitted, it cannot be edited. To check the status of your application, visit the homepage and select the “Track your Application” link. Click on “View” in the Status Column for the required application number to view the status of the submitted application.

Required Documents:
● Completed application form
● Verification report
● Sketch map of the proposed area signed by the Revenue Inspector
● No objection certificate from neighboring residents (if necessary)
● Patta or sales deed of the land
● Payment receipt