PSARA License

Today Security is the Big issue. Every Body in India who is having name and fame needs security guard or boxers or body guard for there personal or for family. Even Companies , Industries and war houses needs security. Now to manage this security individual or company use to hire security guard from security agency.This Security agency needs to follow certain government norms and policy. As Crime is increasing, There is huge demand of Private Security Agency .Private Security Agency Services (PSA) provide the services of armed and unarmed security guards for protection.

PSA are serving in all the segment and all type of business. Private security agencies can provide security services to private and government companies, restaurant, guesthouses and hotels, housing societies, private bungalows etc.The PSAs are registered and regulated under Private Security Regulation Act, 2005 (PSARA).

Application for grant of licence.

(1) Every agency while making an application in Form I to the Controlling Authority for the grant of licence shall also enclose the Form II for verification of his antecedents.

(2) If the applicant is a company, a firm or an association of persons, the application in Form I shall be accompanied by Form II for every proprietor or majority shareholder, partner or director of the company, as if they were also the applicants. In addition, he shall submit an Affidavit in Form III incorporating the details in relation to the provisions contained in sub-section (2) of section 7 of the Act.

(3) On receipt of Form I, Form II, Form III, the Controlling Authority shall make such inquiries, as it considers necessary to verify the contents of the application and the particulars of the applicant.

(4) The Controlling Authority shall utilise electronic databases of crime and criminals like the Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and Systems (CCTNS), Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) for the purpose of verification of antecedents of the applicant.

(5) Wherever any applicant’s antecedents have been verified in any other State earlier and licence is granted, it shall not be necessary for the Controlling Authority to verify the antecedents afresh provided that the licence for which antecedents are verified is under period of validity.

(6) Form I shall be accompanied by a demand draft or banker’s cheque or electronic evidence showing the payment of fees as prescribed under sub-section (3) of section 7 of the Act, payable to the Controlling Authority of the State concerned where the application is being made.

(7) The application referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be either personally delivered to the Controlling Authority or sent to him by registered post or through electronic means.

(8) On receipt of the application referred to in sub-rule (1), the Controlling Authority shall after noting thereon the date of receipt by him of the application, grant an electronic or digital acknowledgement to the applicant.

(9) The Controlling Authority, after receiving an application in Form I shall grant a licence to the private security agency in Form IV after making such enquiry as it considers necessary , and after compliance with the provisions of the Act:

(10) The Controlling Authority either by itself or through its officer or any other means shall verify the premises of the private security agency at the address or addresses provided by the agency.

(11) The Controlling Authority shall cause a physical copy of the licence to be delivered by post within fifteen days of issue to the principal office of the private security agency in the State concerned as mentioned in the application for grant of licence which the private security agency shall be bound to display at its place of business

(12) In case of rejection of the application for grant of licence, no order of refusal shall be made unless:-
(a) the applicant has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard; and
(b) the grounds on which licence is refused is mentioned in the order.

(13) The Controlling Authority shall pass an order on Form I within sixty days from the date of receipt of it complete in all respects.

Note :- Provided that if the private security agency has already obtained a licence from the Controlling
Authority of any other State then requirement of training of the licensee shall not be necessary.

Conditions for grant of licence

(1) The licensee shall successfully undergo a training relating to the private security as prescribed by the Controlling Authority within the time frame fixed by it.
(2) The Controlling Authority shall frame the detailed training syllabus required for training the licensee.
(3) The training shall be for a minimum period of six working days. The training shall broadly include the
following subjects, namely;-
(i) Present security scenario:
(a) VIP Security
(b) Internal Security
(c) Institutional Security;

(ii) Role and Functioning of Private Security Agencies:
(a) Fire Fighting
(b) Disaster/ Emergency Management protocol
(c) Security Duties
(d) Checking of various documents
(e) Information security
(f) Access Control
(g) Explosives, IEDs
(h) Anti Sabotage Checks (ASC)
(i) Security related equipments
(j) Communication Equipments
(k) Patrolling
(l) Post duties

(iii) Legal provisions:
(a) The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 (29 of 2005) and its associated State Rules.

(b) Relevant Labour Laws

(iv) Management of Security Agencies:
(a) Uniform
(b) Training of personnel of private security agencies
(c) Documentation and records to be maintained by the licensee
(d) Data Sharing Protocol

(v) Interface with public, Police and other departments:
(a) Interface with Public
(b) Liaison with police and other concerned Government Departments

(vi) Private Security Personnel – DO’s and DON’Ts (Conduct Rules)

(4) The licensee shall intimate the name, parentage, date of birth, permanent address, address for correspondence and the principal profession of each person forming the Agency within fifteen days of receipt of the licence to the Controlling Authority.

(5) The licensee shall inform the Controlling Authority regarding any change in the address of persons forming the Agency or change of management within thirty days of such change.

(6) The licensee shall immediately intimate to the Controlling Authority about any criminal charge framed against the persons forming the Agency or against a private security guard or supervisor engaged or employed by the Agency, in the course of performance of duties as private security agency. A copy of such communication shall also be sent to the officer in charge of the police station where the person charged against resides.

(7) Every licensee shall abide by the requirements of physical standards for the private security guards and their training as prescribed in these rules as the condition on which the licence is granted.

(8) Save as provided in these rules, the fees paid for the grant of licence shall be non-refundable.

(9) The licensee shall commence its activities within six months of obtaining the licence.

(10) Commencement of activities shall include establishment of office premises and engagement of supervisors as provided under sub-section (3) of section 9 of the Act and in accordance with rule 10.

Primary documents PSARA application

It is crucial to understand that each Controlling authority has its own set of requirements which can be met with proper consultation at the time of filing of the application.

However, the following are common List of documents required at the time of filing of the application for PSARA License at State Controlling Authority.

• Certificate of Incorporation & MOA
• Address proof of the registered address.
• PAN Card of Company and all its director
• Registration under GST
• PF and ESIC Registration
• Registration of establishment under Shops & Establishment
• ITR of the applicant and of all its directors,
• Educational qualification,
• Logo and badge of the firm,
• MoU with a training institute etc.
• Details of armed licenses
• The Uniform pattern (Photographs of guards in uniform)
• Police verification report

Government Fee: The prescribed government fee for the PSARA License is based on the number of districts for which it is applied. The government fee is paid online through Internet Banking or Debit/Credit Card

The Actual process starts after the application is filed with the competent authority; it may take approximately 45-60 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.

List of Documents for Private Limited Company

1. Entity Documents
   • Certificate of Incorporation (COI)
   • Memorandum of Association (MoA)
   • Article of Association (AOA)
   • Pan Card Copy of entity
2. Each Director Documents
   • Passport size Photograph
   • Pan card
   • Aadhar card
   • Address proof
   • Police verification certificate
   • Educational documents
3. Premises Related
   • Rental Agreement in the name of the entity
   • Ownership proof of the premises ie. Latest electricity bill/property tax paid receipt/ sale deed (property papers) of the premises
4. Other Documents
   • MOU from training Institute
   • Affidavits
   • Guards Photo in uniform
   • Establishment photograph (exterior and Interior)
   • Shop Act registration Certificate
   • PF and ESIC certificate (if any)
   • GST Certificate (If any)

List of Documents for Limited Liabilities Partnership

1. Entity Documents
   • Certificate of Incorporation (COI)
   • LLP Agreement
   • Pan Card Copy of entity
2. Each Designated Partner Documents
   • Passport size Photograph
   • Pan card
   • Aadhar card
   • Address proof
   • Police verification certificate
   • Educational documents
3. Premises Related
   • Rental Agreement in the name of the entity
   • Ownership proof of the premises ie. Latest electricity bill/property tax paid receipt/ sale deed(property papers) of the premises
4. Other Documents
   • MOU from training Institute
   • Affidavits
   • Guards Photo in uniform
   • Establishment photograph (exterior and Interior)
   • Shop Act registration Certificate
   • PF and ESIC certificate (if any)
   • GST Certificate (If applicable)

List of Documents for Partnership Firm

1. Entity Documents
   • Partnership Deed
   • Pan Card Copy of entity
2. Each Partner’s Documents
   • Passport size Photograph
   • Pan card
   • Aadhar card
   • Address proof
   • Police verification certificate
   • Educational documents
3. Premises Related
   • Rental Agreement in the name of the entity
   • Ownership proof of the premises ie. Latest electricity bill/property tax paid receipt/ sale deed (property papers) of the premises
4. Other Documents
   • MOU from training Institute
   • Affidavits
   • Guards Photo in uniform
   • Establishment photograph (exterior and Interior)
   • Shop Act registration Certificate
   • PF and ESIC certificate (if any)
   • GST Certificate (If any)

List of Documents For Proprietorship Firm

1. Entity Documents
   • GST Certificate/ Udyam certificate
2. Proprietor Documents
   • Passport size Photograph
   • Pan card
   • Aadhar card
   • Address proof
   • Police verification certificate
   • Educational documents
3. Premises Related
   • Rental Agreement in the name of the entity
   • Ownership proof of the premises ie. Latest electricity bill/property tax paid receipt/ sale deed (property papers) of the premises
4. Other Documents
   • MOU from training Institute
   • Affidavits
   • Guards Photo in uniform
   • Establishment photograph (exterior and Interior)
   • Shop Act registration Certificate
   • PF and ESIC certificate (if applicable)

Process Flow of PSARA License Registration in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh , Madya Pradesh , Rajasthan , Delhi, Telangana, Maharastra and Other States.

• Connect with Our PSARA Professional
• Decision of Uniform, Name, Logo of Agency
• Send us Document of Applicant
• Obtaining Other Required Registration
• Preparation of MoU (if not available)
• Submission of Application to PSARA Controlling Department
• Issuance of PSARA License

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