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Frequently Asked Question Whole Applying PSARA License

Frequently Asked Question Whole Applying PSARA License

FAQ'S ON PSARA LICENSE

PSARA License

PSARA is an abbreviation of Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act. PSARA is an Act to provide the defined regulations for private security agencies who intends to provide security services and to deploy/conduct training facility to security guards. Before commencing the activities of Private security agencies it is mandatory to apply for PSARA license in that particular state where the office is proposes to get registered. Below mentioned are few queries which we tried to solve through our blog regarding the application of PSARA License.          

 

  1. Can Agency use in its name the words like “Indian”, “National” or any other such words, which give the impression of any Government patronage?

No, The Agency shall not use in its name the words like “Indian”, “National” or any other words, which give the impression of any Government patronage.

  1. Can Foreign Company or Non Resident Proprietor apply for PSARA License?

No, if any company or firm or an association of firm is registered outside India cannot apply for PSARA License and even if the same gets registered in India having Foreign   proprietor or majority non-resident shareholder, non-resident partner or foreign director cannot apply for PSARA

  1. Is Police verification mandatory?

Yes, Police verification of the applicant filing an application to the Controlling Authority for issue of fresh license or renewal is mandatory and shall enclose Form-I for verification of its antecedents. If the application is submitted company, partnership firm or any other association of individuals then separate Form-1 for every proprietor, majority shareholder, partner or director shall also be filed. 

  1. Is it mandatory to provide training certificates to guards?

Yes, Applicant must ensure that proper training certificate has been obtain by the guards from recognised training institutes of State. The agency must ensure even after getting PSARA license that proper training is available.

  1. Is there any physical Standard for Guard’s training?

Yes, Every Agency must assure that below mentioned physical standards are not infringed:

             Weight of the candidates according to stand table of height and weight;

Height for male candidates should be 160 cms for male and for female should be 150 cms; Provided that a person belonging to the Gorkhas, or Nepalies or Sikkimese or Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe are exempted from this criteria and have relaxation of height by 5 cms.

Chest measurements upto 80 cms with an expansion of 4 cms and for females no minimum requirement for chest measurement ;

Applicant must be free from defect of eye and hearing;

Applicant must be free from knock knee and flat foot, he/she able to run one kilometer in 6 minutes for the age group between 18 to 30 years and for the age group between 31 to 40 years it should be 8 minutes and applicant must be capable to walk one mile within 15 minutes for the age group between 41 to 50 years and within 17 minutes for the age group 51 and above;

Applicant shall not be suffering from any disease, which may affect the physical or mental capabilities in performing the security duties;

Applicant shall not be suffering form any physical handicap or deformity, which hamper in good performance of duties as security guard;

The candidate must have presence of mind and strength to perform searches, handle objects and use force for restraining the individuals in case of emergencies.

  1. Is any time specified for Renewal of license ?

Yes, Every Agency shall apply for renewal of the license not less than 90 days before the date of expiry of the period of validity thereof

  1. Does Fee differentiate when agency operates in the different district within the same state?

Yes, every state has specified different rates. For example in Delhi below mentioned are the rates.

Rs. 5000/-  if the private security agency is operating in one district;

Rs. 10,000/- if the agency is operating in more than one but upto five districts;

Rs. 25,000/- if it is operating in the whole of National Capital Territory of Delhi.

  1. Can a single license can be used for different sates ?

No, PSARA license is State specific, if applicant wants to operate in different states than he/she must have to apply for the license at that particular state in a manner specified by Controlling Authority.

  1. Can we apply PSARA license for more than One year of Validity ?

Yes, some states provide the facility to apply the license for 5 years of validity for example in Delhi the license shall be valid for a period of 5 years.

  1. Can we withdraw the application once submitted with department ?

Yes, Applicant may withdraw the application, however the fees paid for the grant of license shall be non-refundable.

  1. Does PF and ESI registration is mandatory ?

Yes, Applicant must ensures that it has obtain PF and ESI registration before applying application.

  1. Does Shop and Establishment license mandatory ?

Yes, Applicant have to apply for Labour License which can be Shop and Establishment license or Factory license depending upon the applicability of the applicant.

  1. If GST turnover limit is not exceeding, is it still mandatory to take GST registration for applying PSARA License?

Yes, If your GST turnover limit is not exceeding, applicant must have to apply to GST before applying for PSARA License.

  1. Foreign Direct Investment in private security Agency Under PSARA ?

FDI allowed in such type of business is up to 49% under approval route. If any company having foreign investment apply for PSARA License, it must assured that prior approval of the FDI and all the reports like FC-GPR is duly filed and approved.

 

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