{"id":8201,"date":"2020-01-04T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2020-01-04T03:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/?p=8201"},"modified":"2020-08-29T15:09:39","modified_gmt":"2020-08-29T09:39:39","slug":"private-security-agency-license-get-complete-assurance-of-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/private-security-agency-license-get-complete-assurance-of-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Private Security Agency License &#8211; Get Complete Assurance of Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Starting up the business in India requires mandatory licenses depending upon the nature of the legal structure. One such requirement is to get a <strong>Private Security Agency License<\/strong> (PSARA) for those agencies deploying security guards and is engaged in security-related services.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Private Security Agency<\/strong>, commonly known as <strong>PSARA <\/strong> is the basic requirement for any person starting a private security business in India. Private Security Agencies means that business involves in providing Security Guards and other safety &amp; security in establishments as a substitute of police. Private Security Agencies Regulation Act, 2005 regulates Private Security Agencies and their licenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/psara-license\" style=\"background-color:#01669c\">Start Your Own Private Security Agency Today &#8211; Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a34f6acbe491\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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title=\"Eligibility for Private Security Agency License \">Eligibility for Private Security Agency License <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/private-security-agency-license-get-complete-assurance-of-safety\/#Process_of_Getting_Private_Security_Agency_License\" title=\"Process of Getting Private Security Agency License\">Process of Getting Private Security Agency License<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/private-security-agency-license-get-complete-assurance-of-safety\/#Documentation_Process\" title=\"Documentation Process\">Documentation Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/private-security-agency-license-get-complete-assurance-of-safety\/#Government_Fees_For_Private_Security_Agency_License\" title=\"Government Fees For Private Security Agency License \">Government Fees For Private Security Agency License <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/private-security-agency-license-get-complete-assurance-of-safety\/#Validity_For_Private_Security_Agency_License\" title=\"Validity For Private Security Agency License\">Validity For Private Security Agency License<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/private-security-agency-license-get-complete-assurance-of-safety\/#Other_Requirements_for_Private_Security_Agency_License\" title=\"Other Requirements for Private Security Agency License\">Other Requirements for Private Security Agency License<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/private-security-agency-license-get-complete-assurance-of-safety\/#Eligibility_For_Security_Guards_under_PSARA\" title=\"Eligibility For Security Guards under PSARA\">Eligibility For Security Guards under PSARA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/private-security-agency-license-get-complete-assurance-of-safety\/#Checklist_of_Compliance_For_Private_Security_Agency_under_PSARA_Act\" title=\"Checklist of Compliance For Private Security Agency under PSARA Act\">Checklist of Compliance For Private Security Agency under PSARA Act<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/private-security-agency-license-get-complete-assurance-of-safety\/#Controlling_Authority_by_State_Government_under_PSARA_Rules\" title=\"Controlling Authority by State Government under PSARA Rules\">Controlling Authority by State Government under PSARA Rules<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/private-security-agency-license-get-complete-assurance-of-safety\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_for_Private_Security_Agency_License\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility for Private Security Agency License <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The eligibility criteria for applying for a Private security agency in India are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Entities that can apply for PSARA License are as follows:<\/li><li>Individual<\/li><li>Partnership firm<\/li><li>LLP<\/li><li>OPC<\/li><li>Private companies<\/li><li>The name of private security agency must contain words such as security services or such other related terms.<\/li><li>If the applicant for private security agency is a Company its MOA shall contain the clause in its MOA authorizing providing of security services.<\/li><li>The applicant shall be an Indian resident with proper financial stability that has to be evidenced by the submission of ITR.<\/li><li>The applicant before applying for a private security agency license must have entered into MOU with training institutes which are approved by State controlling authority for the provision of training to security guards.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_of_Getting_Private_Security_Agency_License\"><\/span><strong>Process of Getting <\/strong>Private Security Agency License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Following is the simplified step to obtain License for Private security agency:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Get all the necessary license under several acts such as GST, EPF, ESI, etc., before applying for PSARA license<\/li><li>Private security agency must enter into MOU with some training institute for imparting necessary training to its guards and supervisors<\/li><li>File the application for police verification in form-I. in case an applicant is a company, or firm guidelines provide that filing of separate verification form for every partner or director is mandatory<\/li><li>Apply to Controlling Authority for PSARA License.<\/li><li>Authority upon the receipt of confirmation from a police officer may as per their discretion either reject or approve the application<\/li><li>Depending upon the state to state and completion of the application, PSARA License can take 50-60 days<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documentation_Process\"><\/span><strong>Documentation <\/strong>Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Following documents are required for applying for private security agency license:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>PAN<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/esic-registration\">ESI registration<\/a> certificate<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/epf-registration\">EPF registration<\/a> certificate<\/li><li>Contractual labour registration<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/shop-establishment-license\">Shop &amp; Establishment registration<\/a><\/li><li>Affidavit for declaration of security training<\/li><li>Details of armed license obtained<\/li><li>The pattern of uniform for its security guards<\/li><li>Certificate of character verification of employees<\/li><li>Registered logo for a security agency<\/li><li>Identity proof and address proof of employees<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Fees_For_Private_Security_Agency_License\"><\/span><strong>Government Fees For Private Security Agency License <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Government fees to get private security agency license in India as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>INR 5000<\/strong>: For private security agencies that operate in only one district<\/li><li><strong>INR 10000<\/strong>: For private security agencies that operate in one to five districts<\/li><li><strong>INR 25000<\/strong>: For private security agencies that operate in the whole state.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_For_Private_Security_Agency_License\"><\/span><strong>Validity For Private Security Agency License<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PSARA license issued remains valid for 5 years from the date of issuance and shall be applied for renewal at least 90 days before its expiry date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Requirements_for_Private_Security_Agency_License\"><\/span><strong>Other Requirements for Private Security Agency License<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Other necessary conditions for applying for a Private Security Agency License in India are as follows:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The applicant shall not be convicted for offences involved in the promotion, formation or management of companies<\/li><li>Applicant must not be convicted of an offence by court involving the imprisonment of more than 2 years<\/li><li>The applicant shall not have any connection with such organizations that are banned under Indian laws for the reason they pose a threat to national safety<\/li><li>The person applying for a license must not be removed from government service due to misconduct or moral turpitude<\/li><li>The agency shall be registered in India for obtaining PSARA License<\/li><li>License is not issued to the agency whose proprietor\/director\/partner\/majority shareholders are not an Indian citizen<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_For_Security_Guards_under_PSARA\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility For Security Guards under PSARA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Following persons are eligible to become security guards or security supervisors:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A person with Indian Citizenship<\/li><li>A person with a minimum age of 18 years and maximum age of 65 years can apply for the security guard<\/li><li>A person shall satisfy the appointing agency about his character<\/li><li>A person who has completed security training completely<\/li><li>A person shall fulfill the physical standards set<\/li><li>A person shall not be convicted by a competent court or has not been dismissed on the grounds of misconduct<\/li><li>Private security agencies while selecting guards must give preferences to the person who has served in any of these forces:<\/li><li>Army<\/li><li>Navy<\/li><li>Air force<\/li><li>Police<\/li><li>Any such other armed force of union<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checklist_of_Compliance_For_Private_Security_Agency_under_PSARA_Act\"><\/span>Checklist of <strong>Compliance For Private Security Agency under PSARA Act<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Once a private security agency license is obtained, following necessary post-license compliances are required as per PSARA Guidelines:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Agencies must have supervisors in place to monitor and supervise the security guards they hired<\/li><li>Agencies must provide necessary training and skills<\/li><li>PSARA act has mentioned criteria, qualification, and eligibility that must be followed throughout by agency<\/li><li>A person employed in an agency must strictly adhere to the uniform rules<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Controlling_Authority_by_State_Government_under_PSARA_Rules\"><\/span><strong>Controlling Authority by State Government under PSARA Rules<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PSARA Act provides that every state government shall appoint Controlling Authority for its State to issue the license, renewal of a license, regulate, and monitoring the private security agencies in India. The person designated as a controlling authority shall not be below the rank of Joint Secretary in the Home Department of State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since licensed agencies enhance the trustworthiness of the private security sector that plays a vital role in a safe and secure business environment, <strong><em>Mr Amit Shah<\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/amitshah\">[1]<\/a>  has launched a web portal that helps to get the <strong>private security agency license<\/strong> in New Delhi. Contact our expert team to help you to obtain <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/psara-license\">PSARA License<\/a><\/strong> for your private security agency in all over India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Also, Read<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/documents-required-for-obtaining-psara-license-delhi\/\">Documents required for obtaining PSARA License in Delhi<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting up the business in India requires mandatory licenses depending upon the nature of the legal structure. 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