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The Private Security Agencies Central Model Rules, 2006
UNION OF INDIA
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India
The Private Security Agencies Central Model Rules, 2006
Rule THE-PRIVATE-SECURITY-AGENCIES-CENTRAL-MODEL-RULES-2006 of 2006
- Published on 26 April 2006
- Commenced on 26 April 2006
- [This is the version of this document from 26 April 2006.]
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/910In exercise of the powers conferred by section 24 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 (29 of 2005), the Central Government hereby makes the following model rules, namely:--1. Short title and commencement
.-(1) These rules may be called The Private Security Agencies Central Model Rules, 2006.2. Definitions
.-In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,--3. Verification of the antecedents of the applicants
.-(1) Every applicant while making an application to the Controlling Authority for the issue of a fresh license or renewal shall enclose the Form I for verification of his antecedents. If the application (sic applicant) is a company, a firm or an association of persons, the application shall be accompanied by Form I for every proprietor or majority shareholder, partner or director of the company, as if they were also the applicants.4. Verification of character and antecedents of the private security guard and supervisor
.-(1) Before any person in employed or engaged as a security guard or supervisor, the Agency shall satisfy itself about the character and antecedents of such person in any one or more of the following manner:-(a)by verifying the character and antecedents of the person by itself;(b)by relying upon the character and antecedent verification certificate produced by the person:Provided that the character and antecedent certificate shall be valid and the Agency does not have any adverse report regarding the person's character and antecedents from any other source; as prescribed herein under, produced by the person provided it is valid and the Agency does not have any adverse report regarding the person's character and antecedents from any other source;(c)by relying on the report received from the police authorities signed under the authority of the District Superintendent of Police or an officer of the equivalent or higher rank.5. Security training
.-(1) The Controlling Authority shall frame the detailed training syllabus required for training the security guards. This training shall be for a minimum period of hundred hours of classroom instruction and sixty hours of field training, spread over at least twenty working days. The ex--servicemen and former police personnel shall however be required to attend a condensed course only, of minimum forty hours of classroom instructions and sixteen hours of field training spread over at least seven working day.6. Standard of physical fitness for security guards
.-(1) A person shall be eligible for being engaged or employed as security guard if he fulfils the standards of physical fitness as specified below:--(i)Height, 160 cms (for female 150 cms), weight according to standard table of height and weight, chest 80 cms with an expansion of 4 cms (for females no minimum requirement for chest measurement).(ii)Eye sight : Far sight vision 6/6, near vision 0.6/0.6 with or without correction, free from color blindness should be able to identify and distinguish color display in security equipments and read and understand display in English alphabets and Arabic numerals.(iii)Free from knock knee and flat foot and should be able to run, one kilometre in six minutes.(iv)Hearing : Free from defect; should be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and the alarms generated by security equipments.(v)The candidate should have dexterity and strength to perform searches, handle objects and use force for restraining the individuals in case of need.7. Provision for supervisors
.-(1) There shall be one supervisor to supervise the work of not more than fifteen private security guards.8. Manner of making application for grant of license
.-(1) Every application by an agency for the grant of a license under clause (1) of section 7 of the Act, shall be made to the Controlling Authority in the format prescribed in Form V.9. Grant of license
.-(1) The Controlling Authority, after receiving an application under sub-rule (1) of rule 8 shall grant a license to the private security agency in Form VI after completing all the formalities and satisfying itself about the suitability of the applicant and also the need for granting the license for the area of operation applied for.10. Conditions for grant of license
.-(1) The licensee shall successfully undergo a training relating to the private security service as prescribed by the Controlling Authority within the time frame fixed by it.11. Renewal of license
.-(1) Every agency shall apply to the Controlling Authority for renewal of the license.12. Conditions for renewal of license
.-The renewal of the license will be granted subject to the following conditions:--(i)The applicant continues to maintain his principle place of business in the jurisdiction of the Controlling Authority.(ii)The applicant continues to ensure the availability of the training for its private security guards and superiors required under sub-section (2) of section 5 of the Act.(iii)The applicant continues to adhere to the license conditions.(iv)The police have no objection to the renewal of the license to the applicant.13. Appeals and procedure
.-(1) Every appeal under sub-section (1) of section 14 of the Act shall be preferred in Form VII signed by the aggrieved person or his authorised advocate and presented to the appellate officer in person or sent to him by registered post.14. Register to be maintained by the agency
.-The register required to be maintained under the Act by the agency shall be in Form VIII.15. Photo-identity card
.-(1) Every photo-identity card issued by the agency under sub-section (2) of section 17 shall be in Form IX.16. Other conditions
.-(1) Notwithstanding whether the agency mandates its private security guards to put on uniform while on duty or not, every private security agency will issue and make it obligatory for its security guards to put on:(a)an arm badge distinguishing the agency;(b)shoulder or chest badge to indicate his position in the organisation;(c)whistle attached to the whistle cord and to be kept in the left pocket;(d)shoes with eyelet and laces;(e)a headgear which may also carry the distinguishing mark of the agency;| FOROFFICE USE ONLY | ||
| Formnumber | Nameof the police station sent for police verification | Date |
1. Name of applicant (initials not allowed) :
Last name ......................................................; First name .......................................................2. If you have ever changed your name, please indicate the previous name(s) in full .......................................................................................................................................................
3. Sex (male/female). ...............................................
4. Date of Birth : ................................................
5. Place of birth : Village/Town ..............................................................................................
District : ................................................State and Country ......................................................6. Father's full name/Legal guardian's full name (including surname, if any) (Initials not allowed) :..........................................................................................................................................
7. Mother's full name (including surname, if any) (Initials not allowed): ....................................
For official use onlyForm number Name of the Police Station sent for police verification DatePassport sizePhotographattesed by Class-I8. If married, full name of spouse (including surname, if any) (Initials not allowed) :............
.......................................................................................................................................................9. Present residential address, including Street No./Police Station, Village and District
(with PIN Code) :..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Telephone No./Mobile No. ...........................................................10. Please give the date since residing at the above-mentioned address :..............................
.....................................................................................................................................................11. Permanent address including Street No./Police Station, Village and District (with PIN Code)
..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12. If you have not resided at the address given at column (9) continuously for the last five years, please furnish the other address (addresses) with duration(s) resided. You should furnish additional photocopies of this form for each additional place of stay during the last five years. Forms may be photocopied, but photograph and signature in original are required on each form :
From : ............................................................... To : .................................................................From : ............................................................... To : .................................................................13. In case of stay abroad particulars of all places where you have resided for more than one year after attaining the age of twenty-one years:
.............................................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................................. ..............................................................................................................................................14. Other details ?
15. Did you earlier operated any Private Security Agency or were its partner, majority shareholder or Director? If yes then furnish the name, address of the agency and its licence particulars:
....................................................................................................................................................16. Are you a citizen of India by birth / descent / registration / naturalisation ? If you have ever possessed any other citizenship, please indicate previous citizenship :
.............................................................................................................................................. ..............................................................................................................................................17. Have you at any time been convicted by a court in India for any criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment? If so, give name of the court, case number and offence. (Attach copy of judgment) :
.............................................................................................................................................. ..............................................................................................................................................18. Are any criminal proceedings pending against you before a court in India? If so, give name of court, case number and offence :
.............................................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................................. ..............................................................................................................................................19. Self-declaration :
The information given by me in this form and enclosures is true and I am solely responsible for accuracy...............................................(Signature/thumb-impression* of applicant)Place :Date :20. Enclosures :
.............................................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................................. ..............................................................................................................................................(Signature / thumb-impression* of applicant)*Left-hand thumb-impression if male and right-hand thumb-impression if female.For Office Use OnlyFile No. : ...........................................................................Date of issue of C and A report......................................................(Signature of Police Station In-charge)Name of Police Station : .................................................Name of Police District : ..................................................FORM-II(See rule 4)Form For Verification Of Character And Antecedents Of Security Guard And SupervisorThumb-impression* of the applicant : .....................................................Signature of the applicant : ........................................................................| FOROFFICE USE ONLY | ||
| Formnumber | Nameof the police station sent for police verification | Date |
1. Name of applicant as should appear in the photo identity card (Initials not allowed): Last name : ........................................... First name : ............................................................
2. If you have ever changed your name, please indicate the previous name(s) in full ....................................................................................................................................................
3. Sex (male/female): .........................................; 4. Date of birth : ........................................
5. Place of birth : Village / Town ................................................................................................
District : .............................................; State and Country : ................................................6. Father's full name / legal guardian's full name (including surname, if any) (Initials not allowed):.....................................................................................................................................
7. Mother's full name (including surname, if any) (Initials not allowed): ....................................................................................................................................................
8. If married, full name of spouse (including surname, if any) (Initials not allowed) : ....................................................................................................................................................
9. Present residential address, including Street No. / Police Station, Village and District
(with PIN Code).................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................Telephone No./Mobile No. : ............................................................10. Please give the date since residing at the above-mentioned address
DDMM/YYYY:....................................................................................11. Permanent address including Street No./Police Station, Village and District (with PIN Code).......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
12. If you have not resided at the address given at column (9) continuously for the last five years, please furnish the other address (addresses) with duration(s) resided. You should furnish additional photocopies of this form for each additional place of stay during the last five years. Forms may be photocopied, but photograph and signature in original are required on each form:
From : ...................................................................... To : ......................................................... From : ...................................................................... To : ......................................................... .........................................................13. In case of stay abroad particulars of all places where you have resided for more than one year after attaining the age of twenty-one years:
.................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................14. Other details :
15. Are you working in Central Government/State Government/PSU/Statutory Bodies Yes / No
16. Are you a citizen of India by birth / de s c ent / registration / naturalisation? I f you have ever possessed any other citizenship, please indicate previous citizenship:
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17. Have you at any time been convicted by a court in India for any criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment? If so, give name of the court, case number and offence. (Attach copy of judgment):
............................................................................................................................................. ....................................................................................................................................................18. Are any criminal proceedings pending against you before a court in India? If so, give name of court, case number and offence:
.................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................19. Has any court issued a warrant or summons for appearance or warrant for arrest or an order prohibiting your departure from India? If so, give name of court, case number and offence.
.................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................................. .........................................................................................................................................20. Self-declaration :
The information given by me in this form and enclosures is true and I am solely responsible for accuracy.Place :Date : (Signature/thumb-impression* of applicant)*Left-hand thumb-impression if male and right-hand thumb-impression if female.21. Particulars of person to be intimated in the event of death or accident :
Name :......................................................................................................................................... Address..................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................Mobile/Telephone No..............................................................................................................22. Enclosures :
.................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................(Signature/thumb-impression* of applicant)*Left-hand thumb-impression if male and right-hand thumb-impression if female.For Office Use OnlyFile No. : ...............................................................Date of issue of C and A report..............................................................................................................(Signature of Police Station In-charge)Name of Police Station : ..........................................................................................Name of Police District : .........................................................................................FORM III(See rule 4)Character And Antecedent CertificateThis is to certify that Mr./Ms. .............................................................................., son/daughter of .............................................................................. ...................................Whose particulars are given be low has good moral character and reputation and that the applicant has been staying at the following address continuously for the last one year.Date of birth :Place of birth :Educational qualification :Profession :Present address :...........................................................................................Permanent address :......................................................................................Issuing authority:Signature :Name :Designation:Address/Telephone No.:Date of issue:FORM IV(See rule 5)Training CertificateSerial number:...........................................Name of the Training AgencyAddress of the Training AgencyLicence No.:.........................................................................................Certified that Mr./Ms. .................................................................................................., son/daughter of .............................................................................. ................................... resident of ............................................................................... ........................................ has completed the prescribed training for the engagement or employment as a Private Security Guard from........................................................till............................................................His signature is attested below...................................................Signature of the certificate holder.Place of issue :Signature of issuing authority:FORM V(See rule 8)Application For New Licence / Renewal Of Licence To Engage In The Business Of Private Security AgencyToThe Controlling Authority.............................................................................................................................The undersigned hereby applies for obtaining a licence to run the business of operating services in the area of Private Security Agencies.1. Full name of the applicant :
2. Nationality of the applicant :
3. Son/wife/daughter of :
4. Residential address :
5. Address, where the applicant desires to start his agency :
6. Name of the Private Security Agency:
7. Name and addresses of proprietor, partner, majority shareholder, Director and Chairman of the agency :
8. Name and extent of facilities available :
9. Qualifications of staff engaged for imparting instructions :
Name :Age :Designation :10. Equipments which will be used for security services?
11. The particulars of the uniform including colour in case the applicant intends to use any uniform for the Private Security Guards and Supervisors of the Agency :
12. Does the applicant intends to operate in more than one Districts ?
If so the name of the Districts 1. ........, 2. ........., 3. ............., 4. ..........., 5.13. Does the applicant intends to operate in the entire State ?
14. Does the applicant possesses the training facility in its own or will get it on out sourcing basis. The name and address of training facility should be
furnished................................................................................................................................Signature :Name of the applicant :Address of the applicant :Telephone number of the applicant :Date of application :Enclosures :1. Copy of current income tax clearance certificate.
2. Affidavit as prescribed in section 7 of sub-section (2) of the Act.
3. Other enclosures.
FORM-VI(See rule 8)Government Of ............................................Licence To Engage In The Business Of Private Security AgencySerial No. : .......................Date : ...............................Shri .................................................................................................... (Name of applicant) Son of. ................................................resident of................................................................. ........................................................(Full address) ................................................................ .................................................................... is granted the licence by the Controlling Officer for the State of .................................................. to run the business of Private SecurityAgency in the District (s) of/State of (strike of the in applicable words).......................................................with office at ............... (address of the office).Place of issue :...........................................Date of issue :..........................................This licence is valid up to : ................................................................Signature:Name of granting authority:Designation:Official address:Renewal(See rule 8)| Dateof renewal | Dateof expiry |
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Enclosed list of documents:.................................................................................................................................Signature:Name and designation of the appellant :Place ..........................................Date ...........................................FORM-VIII(See rule 10)Register Of Pariculars(PART-I-MANAGEMENT DETAILS)| Sl.No. | Nameof person(s) managing the Agency | Parent's/Father'sname | Presentaddress & phone No. | PermanentAddress | Nationality | Dateof joining/leaving the Agency |
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| Sl.No. | Nameof Guard/Supervisor | Father'sname | Presentaddress and phone No. | Dateof joining/leaving the Agency | Permanentaddress | Photograph | BadgeNo. | Salarywith date |
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| Sl.No. | Nameof the Customer and phone No. | Addressof the place where security is provided | Numberand ranks of Security Guards provided | Dateof commencement of services | Dateof discontinuation of services |
| Sl.No. | Nameof the Private Security Guard/Supervisor | Addressof the place of duty | Whetherprovided with any arms/ammunition | Dateand time of commencement of duty | Dateand time of ending of duty |