In the following States and Union Territories, groundwater development and management are regulated through State Ground Water Authorities or government orders rather than by the CGWA. Consequently, the CGWA does not issue NOCs for groundwater withdrawal in these regions. For obtaining NOCs in these areas, please refer to the contact details provided below.

Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, NCT Delhi (via government orders),

Tamil Nadu (via government orders), Telangana, West Bengal, Chandigarh (through bye-laws), Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana

For further information on obtaining NOCs in these states or UTs, please reach out to the respective authorities at the addresses provided.