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We will extend our support in Documentation, Preparation, filing, and subsequent Follow-up for the License to start a private security agency in India. The Licence under PSARA is a mandatory requirement for an agency to deploy security guards and engage in Security related services.

PSARA License is a prerequisite before any person starts a private security business in India. The Private Security Agency means an entity which involves in the business of providing Security Guards and other related services at an establishment as an alternate to the police. The operation of the private security agencies is governed by The Private Security Agencies Regulation Act, 2005, popularly known as PSARA.

After the enactment of the PSARA (act), it is mandatory for a security agency to obtain a Licence from the State Controlling Authority Concerned prior to commencing the business, and in case of non-compliance, the law provides for stringent penal consequences. The PSARA License is issued to operate in one or more districts of a particular state or for the entire state.

Private Security Agencies are involved in Providing Security Services including Training of Security Guards. The operation of Private Security Agencies are Governed by THE PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES (REGULATION) ACT, 2005 (Short Form Called PSARA)and it was Commenced on 23rd June 2005 and extends to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir. As per PSARA Act No Person shall carry on or Commence the Business of a Private Security Agency unless he holds a Licence issued under PSARA Act.

How to apply for PSARA License

• Filing Application along with the Documents
• MOU with a Recognized Training Institute
• Police Verification
• Verification of Application

PUNISHMENT FOR NOT HAVING VALID LICENSE 

Any Person who not holds a valid License under PSARA shall be Punishable with Imprisonment for a term which may extend to One Year, or with fine which may extend to Twenty-Five Thousand Rupees, or with both. All the private Security agencies must obtain a license under PSARA 2005 to operate their business all over India. Private Security Agency License ( PSARA ) is mandatory for all running Private security Agencies.

Eligibility And Procedure

Who can apply for PSARA

An Individual, Partnership Firm, LLP, One Person Company (OPC)  or a Private Limited Company can make the application for PSARA Licence/ Registration to the Competent Authority of the concerned state.

Eligibility of Director / Principal Officer

For police verification of the applicant, they must be a Resident Indian, having sound financial standing (We need to submit a copy of ITR) and should have a clear antecedent, and must not have been convicted of any offense.

National Interest Clause

The PSARA Licence cannot be granted to a person if it is found to keeping Links with organization or association, banned under any law or by a government order to protect National Security, Public Order, or to prevent any activity which is prejudicial to National Security.

Name & Object of Applicant

The name of the entity should contain the word Security Services or Related terms which represent the object of the applicant. In the case of a Company, the MOA must contain Providing of Security services as one of the Main Objects.

MOU with Training Institute

The applicant for a PSARA Licence must enter into an MOU with a training institute or an organization as approved by the state controlling authority to impart training to the security guards. There is relaxation to the training requirements for ex-servicemen.

Restriction of Foreign Investment

Section 6(2) of The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005, lays out that the PSARA Licence shall not be issued if it is not registered in India, or having a proprietor or a majority shareholder, partner or director, who is not a citizen of India.

Procedure For Grant Of PSARA License

 

• Qualifying Documents

The first step to apply for a PSARA Licence is to gather all necessary registrations such as Pan Card, TAN Number, GST, PF, ESI, Registration of establishment under Shops & Establishment Act, ITR of every director, etc

• MOU With a Training Institute

The applicant to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with a recognized training institute for training its guards and supervisors. Every state has recognized various security training institutes for this purpose.

• Police Verification

An application for police verification is filed in Form -I by the applicant, and in case the applicant is a firm, company or any other association of person, a separate verification form shall be filed for every, partner or directors.

• Application Filing

The part application is filed before the controlling authority of PSARA, which is then processed for verification. After receipt of the NOC from the concerned Police authorities, the controlling authority may either grants the Licence or rejects it for a reason.

• Time For Issue Of PSARA

The total time to complete the process for grant of PSARA License is approximate of 60 days from the date of filing the PSARA application. An application for a Licence can be made for a district or five districts or a state. The application process is different for each state.

• Conditions Of PSARA Licence

The PSARA specifies the criteria, qualification, and disqualification for a security guard. and the applicant must engage supervisors to supervise the work of security guards. A person from the army, navy or air force with a minimum of three years of experience, must be given preference.

Included in our PSARA LICENSE Package

• Complete Documentation & Consultancy regarding PSARA
• Preparation of Complete File For PSARA License
• Starting to End Follow Up with State PSARA Department
• Assistance at the time of Police Verification
• Representation before PSARA Department
• Issuance of PSARA License
• Start Working Complying with all the Guidelines of PSARA