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  • 22 Apr 2024

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PSARA License in Delhi: Fees, Document List & Validity 

PSARA license is mandatory to run a private security agency in India, the requirement of the license is mentioned under the Private Security Agencies Regulation Act of 2005. The license is issued by the controlling authority of the respective state Government. Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for PSARA license, this license sets guidelines for the security agencies, which is essential. If any private security agency is holding this license it means, the agency is registered with PSARA Act and it is reliable for the services. 

Before the existence of PSARA Act 2005, the private security sector was unorganized, therefore it came in existence to regulate security section with guidelines. Having PSARA license builds trust of people and reliability 

In order to operate private security agency, you have to obtain PSARA license in Delhi, these agencies provides security services across the nation. For obtaining the license legal consultants can assist you, if you want to start an agency of security. This blog will help you explore PSARA license in delhi fees, document, list and validity. Apart from this much more about PSARA.

PSAs are the forms of establishments that aim to offer security services in various sectors such as to businessmen, banking section, events and more.  PSARA License maintain the standards and professionalism of the security sector, apart from deploying security guards, these agencies are also involved in training of security candidates. 

Eligibility Criteria for PSARA License in Delhi

PSARA eligibility criteria is mentioned below as per different terms:-

In terms of organization:-

  • One Person Company
  • Private Limited Company
  • Partnership Firm
  • Sole Proprietorship 
  • LLP
  • Association of Persons

In terms of Security Guide:-

  • Must be Indian Citizen.
  • Individual between the Ages of 18 to 65.
  • Must have required training. 
  • Must meet all the required physical attributes. 
  • Should not be terminated from any Government Service.
  • Assurance should be provided for the Individual’s character.
  • The court must not convicted the individual.

In terms of director and principle officer:-

  • Must be Indian citizenship
  • Must be above 18 years old
  • Must not have any criminal/offensive case
  • Must have completed the special security training
  • Must have decent financial background to support business
  • They have not any pending court cases.

Documents Requirement for PSARA License in Delhi

The below-listed documents are required for the PSARA license in Delhi, make sure all the documents are valid:-

  • Certificate of corporation or partnership deed
  • Memorandum of association and Article of association in case of body corporate.
  • Address proof of business place such as utility bill.
  • ESIC and EPF registration
  • ISO certification
  • GST registration certificate and establishment license
  • Aadhar, PAN, Photo, mobile number of all the persons.
  • PAN card of the entity.
  • Copy of income tax returns
  • Agency logo
  • Character verification report and identity card of the all employees and employer
  • Affidavit drafted as per PSARA Act
  • The body corporate is required to sign a MOU with the training institute to provide specialized training to the guards.
  • Police verification certificates of all persons
  • Proof of the financial stability

Grant Period and Validity of PSARA License in Delhi 

  1. The grand period for the PSARA license can vary from state to state, some take longer to process while some may not. Generally, it was observed, the application can take up to 60 days (2 months) to process from the date of submission, as authority will examine and verify the data before issuance.
  2. Moving forward validity of the PSARA license in Delhi, it is valid up to 5 years from the date of issuance. In most of the states of India, the average validity period is 5 years but in some states such as UK, Chhattisgarh and MP it is valid till one year only.

Process of PSARA License

If you want to obtain PSARA license, the mentioned steps have to be followed as per the procedure:-

1. Eligibility Check:- Confirm firstly that your entity must be eligible to apply the application of PSARA license.

2. Application Filing:-  The Form-1 has to be filled with the required information towards respective state authority for PSARA license. Apart from this form-11 has to be submitted with an affidavit in form-111 to authority with the specified documents and specified fees.

3. Documentation:- The agency has to prepare all the required documents for the PSARA License in Delhi, and organize them in manner to submit at the portal. The agency also has to maintain the records of the agency’s directors and promoters along with different registration requirements. All the documents have to be legible in order to avoid any conflict, once all documents are collected they will be submitted to online portal.

4. Security Deposit:- Pay the prescribed security deposit along with the application of PSARA.

5. MOU With Training Institute:- After the document section, an agency will have to choose a training institute out of the mentioned list of training institutes on PSARA website from where it has received training. An agency has to enter Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with them because training is essential to operate a security agency and train security personnel.

6. Physical Verification:- Physical verification process is conducted the controlling authority after submitting the form-1. 

7. Background verification:- Undergo background checks for all the persons involving in the management of the security agency. It also involves the police verification process.

8. Approval or Rejection:- Based on the submitted documents that is discussed above, the controlling authority will approve or reject the application.

9. Grant of License:- After the respective state authority investigates and examines your application and provided documents and on the successful examination, the agency receives PSARA License form-1V. If any conflict is found then the application is rejected.

10. Appoint the Supervisor:- To comply with the provision PSARA Act 2005, the applicant appoints a supervisor. The supervisor is required to conduct and oversees the working of the agency. The supervisor has a minimum experience of 3 years working in the navy or the army.

11. Renewal of License:- PSARA license are typically valid for a certain period, after which they need to be renewed.

How CRSPL Business Consultants Will Help You?

1. Process Affidavit from PSARA

2. Filing application form on your behalf

3. Follow-up with the regional PSARA department 

4. Will timely finish the paperwork and process

5. Highlight any conflict/claim

6.  A dedicated expert for your support

CRSPL consultants must guide you at every step so that you do not miss any step and we will also save you from being misled buy anyone or anything. Our expert legal consultants are eager to help you, contact us now and obtain your PSARA License.