Chandigarh - Obtain a New Water Connection

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Procedure

• For new water connection to their premises, applicant shall apply with their respective Municipal Corporation (Administrative authority)unless there is a separate agency to approach for.
• If there are multiple agencies involved in water service delivery then, applicant has to get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the respective authority (usually municipal office) first and then allotment letter from the respective department (housing / development authority) as appropriate and apply.
  

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for new water connection go to SDE, Water Supply department in your area.
2. Link for contact details : Link for contact details Scroll down to find the SDE details.
3. Go to the respective office and consult with authority to do the preliminary round of discussion for your need. Once the details (any updated changes in government policy) are clarified, please arrange all the requirements.
4. An application form for new water connection can be obtained from respective office on your visit Or can be a written one OR use the following link to download online. Link : application form link
5. Complete the application form attach the entire required document and submit it to the receiving authority.
6. Once the application is received, authorities will verify the details and advise to pay the fees / charges (if applicable). So, please follow their guidelines to initiate the process.
7. Applicant will be provided with a receipt for the successful submission of application. Authority will also mention about the probable days/date for the next step of activity.
8. This application will be processed internally. Authorities will make an estimate about charges on distance of the house to the main pipe for any raw material requirement. Apart from this, applicant will also have to pay for road cutting charges.
9. Connection will be provided upon notification after the authorities from the respective department makes inspection.
   

Note:

• Applicant may have to provide required hardware In case of any arrangement for connection is required.
• It is illegal to connect the water supply by motor.
  
  

Apply Online

1. Visit the following portal: link.
2. The applicant has to create an account.
3. Choose the form “Water Connection” and the applicant has to start filling the form and provide all the details.
4. Click on the “Submit” button and the Online Registration form is submitted.
5. Submit required fee online on the payment portal.
6. The Desk Officer of Industries Department will forward the application to the Public Health Department (Municipal Corporation Chandigarh).
7. An inspection will be held for a site visit by a Junior Engineer.
8. The inspection report will be forwarded to SDO.
9. Water connection will be installed in a stipulated period of time.

Apply through Centres:

1. To apply through centres, the applicant has to visit the respective “CSC” centre. Please tap on the following link to locate the centre according to the respective district: link.
2. Make sure to have the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
4. The operator will process the application online.
5. On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement.
6. The status, viz. Approval or Rejection if any, will be conveyed to the applicant through an SMS.
7. If verified, the license will be hand delivered or sent through post to the address mentioned while applying in a stipulated period of time.

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Required Documents

• Application form. Link :application form link
• Xerox copy of building sanction plan.
• Receipt of the payment of building sanction fees.
• No Objection Certificate from the assessment and collection department.
• Proof of Identity.
• Residence Proof (telephone bill/electricity bill)
• Aadhaar card.
• Electoral Photo Id Card / Passport / PAN Card / DL.
• Photo.
• Property Tax receipt.
• Proof for the ownership of the premises.
• Self Declaration that property has been assessed/reassessed
• In case of tenant applying – Then get authentication letter from proper owner along with the agreement for lease of the said property for which the NOC is required.
• Site plan showing the layout of house or premises where water connection is intended.
• NOC from Neighbouring landlord, if the pipe line crosses his property (if required)
• NOC for cutting the road that comes under jurisdiction of Municipality/PWD or National Highway.(if required)

Note: Apart from the above documents authorities may ask to submit additional information or documents. Please provide them for processing.

Office Locations & Contacts

SDE, Water Supply,
Sub Division No. 4, 5, 6 &8, Chandigarh..
Phone: 7508185451
For contact details : online contact link

Eligibility

• You should be the citizen of India.
• Property should be in the state.
• Those who require Water supply (for the premises or land whose state government taxes are active and paid on time).

Fees

• Fees/charges should be paid as applicable and as advised by the authorities in terms of area.

Validity

The connection availed will be available as long as the required tax or charges as per the department are paid.

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Processing Time

• Usually 15 days or as per notification.

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Instructions

Contact the Assistant Engineer or the competent authority of the local office of the water supply Department.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Complete details regarding your House / Building

Need for the Document

• Government has implemented a well organized water distribution system for the public use.
• As climatic changes have affected the ground water level and acute shortage in rainfall has resulted in need of water connection from government water supply.
• Applicant has to follow proper application procedure to get this connection.
• Applicant should have paid all the tax related to the property for which he needs connection and the NOC from respective office is a mandatory one.

Information which might help

• The objective of the water supply department - Municipal Corporation is to provide uninterrupted water supply to the residents.
• Beware – Law is strict against those who dodge to follow the amendments.

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