State News

Prudence: Karnataka to levy groundwater extraction charges

By IndianMandarins- 19 Jul 2025
2334

prudence-karnataka-to-levy-groundwater-extraction-charges

Bengaluru (19.07.2025): To regulate groundwater usage amidst concerns over depleting water table, the Karnataka government has decided taxing groundwater extraction. Taxes would range from Rs 1 to Rs 35 per cubic meter. The collected groundwater extraction charges will be used for recharge and conservation initiatives to ensure the long-term sustainability of water resources.
Now, all apartment complexes and individual houses with borewells are required to install digital water meters. There will be no charges up to 25 cubic meters per day. Apartments drawing 25-200 cubic meters per day will have to pay Re 1 per cubic meter and, using above 200 cubic meters will have to pay Rs 2 per cubic meter. For industries and infrastructure projects, rates range from Rs 1-5 in safe zones to Rs 6-20 in over-exploited zones. For mining projects, rates range from Rs 1-3 in safe zones. Tankers will face daily extraction limits depending upon the zone, they are extracting water from.

free stat counter