Borewell Rules, Regulations, Permission and guidelines in Kerala

In-Person Application:
1. Visit the Municipal Corporation or Village Panchayat office in your area. You can find the address and contact details of the head office on the following websites:
● Central Ground Water Board Contact Link
● KERALA WATER SUPPLY: Link
● Municipal Corporation Head Office address: Link
● Village Panchayat Address- Link. (Please select your respective district and block to view the address)
2. Obtain the application form for the Registration of Tube wells or Borewells from the relevant department at the office.
3. Fill out the application form with all the required information and details. Make sure to sign the form where necessary.
4. Gather all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section on the respective page.
5. Submit the filled application form along with the required documents to the relevant authority at the office. Pay the necessary fees for the application process as directed by the officials. Collect the acknowledgement slip for the paid fee and keep it safe for future reference.
6. The application and attached documents will undergo verification to ensure there are no discrepancies.
7. Once all the processes are completed, the concerned officials will approve the application and proceed with the registration process. Please note that the registration process may take up to 30 days.
8. Once the registration document is ready to be collected, the office will contact you at the address provided in the application. You can collect it in person or through any applicable means as per the instructions given.

Apply Online:
1. Visit the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) website. Link
2. On the homepage, click on the “Online Application for NOC” link.
3. Select the “New User Registration” option, and a registration form will appear.
4. Fill in the required details in the “User Registration” form.
5. During the registration process, an OTP (One Time Password) will be sent to your mobile number for verification. Enter the OTP to verify your mobile number.
6. Complete the rest of the page and click on “Proceed” to finish the registration process.
7. Go back to the homepage and click on “Applicant Login”.
8. Enter your User Name and password, then click on the “Login” button.
9. After logging in, click on “Apply” and choose one of the “New Application form for Industrial/ Infrastructure/ Mining application” options.
10. Fill out all the sections of the form and click on “Save as Draft” for each section.
11. Upload the required documents in their respective tabs. Note that the scanned copy of the application with signature and seal should be attached in the “Application with Signature and Seal” section after completing all the information but before the final submission.
12. Click on the “Submit” button on the “Final Submit” form.
13. After successful submission, an application number will be generated.
14. The application will be automatically forwarded to the respective offices, so there is no need to send a hard copy of the application.
15. To check the status of your application, select the “Track your Application” link on the homepage. Click on “view” in the Status Column for the required application number to view the status of your 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
The registration process may take 30 days.