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The agencies that offer security services to various businesses, banks, ATMs, hospitals, etc., are known as private security agencies. Such agencies give adequate training to their security guards to safeguard clients' property.
Empowers the Training Company to maintain high-quality in training for the role
License holders attract more customers as they are certified to provide services and thus increase Credibility of the Agency
It helps in securing the trust of the Potential Customer
Ensures the Smooth and Efficient functioning of the organization
Avoid Denial of the Rights and Services
Under the Private Security Agencies Regulation Act 2005, a private security agency must obtain a license from the State Controlling Authority Concerned before starting its operations. The law stipulates severe penalties for non-compliance. This law was passed to ensure that private security agencies operate within the bounds of the law and are answerable to a regulatory body.
1. Sole Proprietorship,
2. One Person Company (OPC),
3. Partnership Firm,
4. LLP,
5. Association of Persons, and
6. Private Limited Company
1: Director/Principal Officer
• Individual must be an Indian national
• An individual should not be minor as far as age is concerned.
• Individual must have ample financial resources to cater to business expenses.
• Individual must have crime-free track records.
2: Security Guard
• The person should be an Indian national.
• The person should not be a minor and neither over 65 years of age.
• The person ought to behave adequate training
• The person must have a seamless service track record without any termination
• The person should match the desired physical attributes.
• The person must secure character certificate from a previous firm
1. Grant of License:
Generally, it may take up to 90-120 days from the date of filing the PSARA application. An application for a License can be made for a district, or five districts or a state. The application process is different for each state.
2. Validity of License:
The PSARA License remains valid for five years from the date of issuance of the license. However, in Uttrakhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, the validity of this license is one year.
3. Renewal of License:
The application for renewal of the PSARA license must be filed 45 days prior to the license expiry. Once the license expires, a fresh application would be required.
As per Section 13 of the PSARA 2005, the grounds for the cancellation of the license are as follows:
1. The license was obtained through the misrepresentation, impersonation, false documents or omission of important facts
2. The license holder has either violated PSARA 2005's rules or the terms under which the license was granted;
3. The license holder has mishandled the information obtained while providing security services;
4. After receiving a license and operating for a year, the concerned Agency has failed to perform its duties;
5. The license holder failed to perform the services that were agreed to by another person;
6. License Holder violated a court order by acting in violation of it or by helping another person violate it;
7. License holder poses a threat to national security.
• PAN
• GSTIN
• Provident Fund Registration
• Employee State Insurance Corporation Registration (ESIC)
• Shop and Commercial Establishment Registration
• Labor Act Registration
• Proof of Address of Entity
• Affidavit as Per Guideline Given Under Section 7 (2) Of PSARA, 2005
• Affidavit of the Training of Security
• Incorporation Certificate
• Signed MOU with the Training Institute
• Proof of identity of the directors and the employees
• Income tax returns filing proof of the directors (copy of ITR)
• Photographs of the promoters along with their pan
Yes, a PSARA License can be renewed. The process of renewal requires the agency to submit a renewal application and pay the renewal fee.
Penalties for operating without a PSARA License in India can include fines, penalties, and imprisonment.
Yes, PSARA license is mandatory for all types of security agencies providing services in India.
Yes, security personnel are required to go through a specific training program and pass an examination before obtaining PSARA license.
Yes, the security agency needs to pass an inspection by the Licensing Authority before obtaining PSARA license.
No, a PSARA license cannot be transferred to another person or agency.
Yes, a security deposit or bond is required for obtaining PSARA license.
Yes, there is a limit on the number of security personnel a security agency can provide with PSARA license.