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Water body / canal / river crossing NOC — documents, timeline & process
R3 · Route & construction authorizations · ~60 days (indicative)
NOC from the state Irrigation/Water Resources department for towers or spans crossing canals, drains, embankments or rivers — you bear the protection-work costs.
Application with index map and crossing GAD showing tower offsets from banks/embankments and clearance above FSL/HFL → agreement.
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Statutory basis & authority
| Statutory basis | Northern India Canal & Drainage Act 1873 / state irrigation acts |
|---|---|
| Authority | Executive Engineer, concerned Irrigation/O&M division; CWC for major/interstate rivers ⚑ |
| Department | Irrigation / Water Resources Department |
| Indicative timeline | ~60 days (verify with the authority) |
| Fees | Protection-works cost + nominal processing ⚑ |
Documents required
- Index map + lat-long
- Crossing GAD (tower offsets, clearance above FSL/HFL)
- Protection-works proposal
When is this required?
- Water body / canal crossing: Route crosses a water body / canal / river
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Solarian expert note
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Frequently asked questions
What is Water body / canal / river crossing NOC?
NOC from the state Irrigation/Water Resources department for towers or spans crossing canals, drains, embankments or rivers — you bear the protection-work costs.
How long does Water body / canal / river crossing NOC take?
Around 60 days as an indicative planning figure. Actual timelines vary by authority workload and application quality — verify with the concerned authority.
Which authority grants Water body / canal / river crossing NOC?
Executive Engineer, concerned Irrigation/O&M division; CWC for major/interstate rivers ⚑. Department: Irrigation / Water Resources Department.
What documents are required for Water body / canal / river crossing NOC?
Index map + lat-long; Crossing GAD (tower offsets, clearance above FSL/HFL); Protection-works proposal.
When is Water body / canal / river crossing NOC required?
Route crosses a water body / canal / river.
Related approvals in this phase
- Section 164 authorization (telegraph-authority powers)
- PTCC clearance (power–telecom coordination)
- Right of Way (RoW) compensation process
- National Highway crossing permission
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Indicative guidance from the RegNav knowledge base, expert-verified by Solarian. Not legal advice — always verify with the concerned authority.