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Section 4: Conditions for grant of licence

The Private Security Agencies Central Model Rules, 2020Central Rules · 2005

(1) The licensee shall successfully undergo a training relating to the private security as prescribed by the Controlling Authority within the time frame fixed by it.

(2) The Controlling Authority shall frame the detailed training syllabus required for training the licensee.

(3) The training shall be for a minimum period of six working days. The training shall broadly include the following subjects, namely;-

(i) Present security scenario:

(a) VIP Security

(b) Internal Security

(c) Institutional Security;

(ii) Role and Functioning of Private Security Agencies:

(a) Fire Fighting

(b) Disaster/ Emergency Management protocol

(c) Security Duties

(d) Checking of various documents

(e) Information security

(f) Access Control

(g) Explosives, IEDs

(h) Anti Sabotage Checks (ASC)

(i) Security related equipments

(j) Communication Equipments

(k) Patrolling

(l) Post duties

(iii) Legal provisions:

(a) The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 (29 of 2005) and its associated State Rules.

(b) Relevant Labour Laws

(iv) Management of Security Agencies:

(a) Uniform

(b) Training of personnel of private security agencies

(c) Documentation and records to be maintained by the licensee

(d) Data Sharing Protocol [भाग II—खण् ड 3(i)] भारत का राजपत्र : ऄसाधारण 23

(v) Interface with public, Police and other departments:

(a) Interface with Public

(b) Liaison with police and other concerned Government Departments

(vi) Private Security Personnel – DO’s and DON’Ts (Conduct Rules)

(4) The licensee shall intimate the name, parentage, date of birth, permanent address, address for correspondence and the principal profession of each person forming the Agency within fifteen days of receipt of the licence to the Controlling Authority.

(5) The licensee shall inform the Controlling Authority regarding any change in the address of persons forming the Agency or change of management within thirty days of such change.

(6) The licensee shall immediately intimate to the Controlling Authority about any criminal charge framed against the persons forming the Agency or against a private security guard or supervisor engaged or employed by the Agency, in the course of performance of duties as private security agency. A copy of such communication shall also be sent to the officer in charge of the police station where the person charged against resides.

(7) Every licensee shall abide by the requirements of physical standards for the private security guards and their training as prescribed in these rules as the condition on which the licence is granted.

(8) Save as provided in these rules, the fees paid for the grant of licence shall be non-refundable.

(9) The licensee shall commence its activities within six months of obtaining the licence.

(10) Commencement of activities shall include establishment of office premises and engagement of supervisors as provided under sub-section (3) of section 9 of the Act and in accordance with rule 10.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Private Security Agencies Central Model Rules, 2020
Section4
Marginal noteConditions for grant of licence
JurisdictionCentral
StatusIn force as published by the source

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