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Water drawal NOC (construction & module cleaning) — documents, timeline & process
R2 · Land & environment · ~75 days (indicative)
Permission to draw groundwater (CGWA, via Bhu-Neer portal) or canal water (state irrigation department) for construction and module washing.
Application with hydrogeological report (stressed blocks); flow meter and rainwater-harvesting conditions attach.
Solar PV (ground-mounted)Hybrid (solar + wind)
Statutory basis & authority
| Statutory basis | CGWA guidelines; state groundwater acts |
|---|---|
| Authority | CGWA (Bhu-Neer portal) or state groundwater authority; Irrigation/WRD for canal water |
| Department | CGWA / State irrigation department |
| Indicative timeline | ~75 days (verify with the authority) |
| Fees | ₹10,000 application + volume-based abstraction charges |
Documents required
- Application + site details
- Hydrogeological report (stressed blocks)
- Water requirement estimate
When is this required?
- Water drawal for construction & module cleaning: Project type: Solar PV (ground-mounted) / Hybrid (solar + wind)
Solarian expert note
Canal allocation is case-by-case and can take 3–6 months — start early if module cleaning depends on it. ⚑
Frequently asked questions
What is Water drawal NOC (construction & module cleaning)?
Permission to draw groundwater (CGWA, via Bhu-Neer portal) or canal water (state irrigation department) for construction and module washing.
How long does Water drawal NOC (construction & module cleaning) take?
Around 75 days as an indicative planning figure. Actual timelines vary by authority workload and application quality — verify with the concerned authority.
Which authority grants Water drawal NOC (construction & module cleaning)?
CGWA (Bhu-Neer portal) or state groundwater authority; Irrigation/WRD for canal water. Department: CGWA / State irrigation department.
What documents are required for Water drawal NOC (construction & module cleaning)?
Application + site details; Hydrogeological report (stressed blocks); Water requirement estimate.
Is Water drawal NOC (construction & module cleaning) always required?
Needed only where ground/canal water will be drawn — confirm your water source Verify applicability with the concerned authority.
Related approvals in this phase
- Land title, lease & government land allotment
- Land-use / NA (non-agricultural) conversion
- Forest clearance (forest-land diversion)
- Forest & wildlife clearance — line route
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Indicative guidance from the RegNav knowledge base, expert-verified by Solarian. Not legal advice — always verify with the concerned authority.