Who needs a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from HWRA?

• Industrial, mining, and infrastructure projects (except MSMEs in over-exploited areas)
• Users exceeding specific daily groundwater limits (varies by category)

Exemptions from Obtaining Borewell NOC Haryana 

• Individual groundwater users for domestic and drinking purposes (no government supply)
• Rural drinking water supply schemes
• Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces
• Agricultural use
• Micro and small businesses using less than 10 KLD (but registration required)

General Conditions for Haryana Water Resource Authority Guidelines 2020 

• Use local government water supply if available.
• Adopt water-efficient technologies.
• Reduce groundwater use by 20% within 3 years (industrial users).
• Implement rainwater harvesting (industrial users).
• Pay groundwater abstraction charges (except in over-exploited areas for existing industries).

Specific rules for industries by the Haryana Water Resource Authority (HWRA) 

• NOCs are not granted in over-exploited areas except for MSMEs and domestic/drinking needs.
• Self/certified annual water audits are required (depending on usage).
• Observation wells and piezometers are mandatory for high users.
• Monitor and report water levels monthly.

Specific rules for mining projects By HWRA 

• Treat and use de-watering water efficiently.
• Construct observation wells and piezometers (high users).
• Monitor the water quality of mine seepage and discharge.
• Pay groundwater abstraction and restoration charges (except in over-exploited areas).

Government fees:

• Vary based on category and usage 

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