Private Security Agency (PSARA) License

Private Security Agency Regulation Act (PSARA) was enacted in 2005 to regulate the functioning of private security agencies in India. Any entity intending to provide security services for commercial purposes must obtain a PSARA license. The process and documents required for obtaining a PSARA license are as follows:

Process:

1. The applicant should register their entity under the Shops and Establishments Act or the Companies Act.
2. The application for PSARA license should be made to the controlling authority of the state where the agency is located.
3. The applicant should submit the necessary documents along with the application form.
4. The controlling authority will verify the documents and conduct an inspection of the premises of the agency.
5. Upon satisfactory inspection, the controlling authority will grant the PSARA license.

Documents Required:

1. Certificate of incorporation or partnership deed, as applicable
2. PAN card and address proof of the entity
3. MOA and AOA, as applicable
4. Bank statement of the entity
5. List of directors/partners and their address proof
6. Proof of registration under the Shops and Establishments Act or the Companies Act
7. Details of the managers and supervisors employed by the agency
8. Details of the training imparted to the employees of the agency
9. Police verification certificates of the directors/partners and employees of the agency
10. Affidavit stating that the agency will not employ any person who has been convicted of any criminal offence
11. Details of the arms and ammunition, if any, possessed by the agency
12. Details of the insurance policy taken by the agency to cover its liability

The time required for obtaining a PSARA license may vary depending on the state's regulations and the completeness of the application submitted. Generally, it may take around 1-3 months to obtain a PSARA license.