Official guidance, Tamil Nadu land law
Letter No.S7(1)/68809/2003, Issuance of NOC by Public Works Department Authority
The Government of Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department, through the Engineer-in-Chief, issued Letter No.S7(1)/68809/2003 dated 18 March 2013 to the Commissioner of Town and Country Planning, explaining where applicants should submit applications for a departmental no objection certificate. Applicants must approach the Water Resources Department Regional Chief Engineer concerned, who will process the application and forward it to the competent authority for issuing the certificate.
Purpose
The Government of Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department Letter No.S7(1)/68809/2003 dated 18 March 2013 provides administrative guidance on applications for a no objection certificate, commonly called an NOC. The Engineer-in-Chief of the Water Resources Department sent the letter to the Commissioner of Town and Country Planning.
The letter explains that the Public Works Department has two wings:
- The Water Resources Department.
- The Public Works Department Buildings Organisation.
It identifies the Water Resources Department regional offices responsible for managing river basins within their respective jurisdictions.
Who is affected
Letter No.S7(1)/68809/2003 affects applicants seeking an NOC from the Water Resources Department. It asks the Commissioner of Town and Country Planning to direct applicants to the appropriate Regional Chief Engineer.
The letter does not describe which developments or properties require an NOC. It also does not set out application documents, scrutiny criteria, fees or processing times.
Application route
Under the procedure stated in Letter No.S7(1)/68809/2003:
- The applicant should apply to the Regional Chief Engineer concerned.
- The Regional Chief Engineer will process the application.
- The Regional Chief Engineer will forward the application to the competent authority.
- The competent authority will issue the NOC.
The letter therefore does not say that the Regional Chief Engineer personally grants the NOC. The regional office handles and forwards the application for a decision by the competent authority.
Regional offices
The Government of Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department identifies four Regional Chief Engineers and their office locations:
- Chennai Region, Chepauk, Chennai, 600 005.
- Trichy Region, Subramaniapuram, Trichy, 20.
- Madurai Region, Tallakulam, Madurai, 625 002.
- Coimbatore Region, Coimbatore, 641 001.
An applicant should use the regional office responsible for the relevant river basin jurisdiction. The letter does not provide a district list or map showing the boundaries of each region.
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Common questions
Where should I apply for a Water Resources Department NOC?
Apply to the Water Resources Department Regional Chief Engineer concerned. The letter lists regional offices in Chennai, Trichy, Madurai and Coimbatore.
Does the Regional Chief Engineer issue the NOC directly?
The letter says the Regional Chief Engineer will process the application and forward it to the competent authority for issuing the NOC.
Does the letter explain which properties require an NOC?
No. Letter No.S7(1)/68809/2003 only explains where applicants should apply and how the application is forwarded.
Does the letter specify NOC fees or required documents?
No. The letter does not state any fee, supporting document requirement or processing period.
