State of West Bengal - Act
West Bengal Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Rules, 2007
WEST BENGAL
India
India
West Bengal Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Rules, 2007
Rule WEST-BENGAL-PRIVATE-SECURITY-AGENCIES-REGULATION-RULES-2007 of 2007
- Published on 8 May 2007
- Commenced on 8 May 2007
- [This is the version of this document from 8 May 2007.]
- [Note: The original publication document is not available and this content could not be verified.]
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In exercise of the power conferred by section 25 of the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 (29 of 2005), the Governor is pleased hereby to make the following rules, namely :Rules1. Short title and commencement
. (1) These rules may be called the West Bengal Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Rules, 2007.2. Definitions
. (1) In these rules, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,(a)the Act" means the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005;(b)"Agency" means the Private Security Agency;(c)"Form" means a Form appended to these rules.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 licence or renewal shall enclose Form I for verification of his antecedents. If the applicant is a company, a firm or an association of persons, the application shall be accompanied by Form I for every proprietor, majority shareholder, partner and 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 is 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 manners :(a)by verifying the character and antecedent 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 if the Agency does not have any adverse report regarding the person's character and antecedents from any other source as prescribed hereinunder;(c)by relying on the report received from the police authorities signed under the authority of the Superintendent of Police or an officer of the equivalent or higher rank of the concerned district or the Commissioner of Police, Kolkata or an officer not below the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police, as the case may be.5. Security training
. (1) The Controlling Authority shall frame the detailed training syllabus required for training the security guard and Supervisor. 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 be required to attend a condensed course only, of minimum forty hours of class-room instructions and sixteen hours of field training spread over at least seven working days.6. Standard of physical fitness for security guards and supervisor.
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 licence
. (1) Every application under sub-section (1) of section 7 of the Act, shall be made to the Controlling Authority in the format prescribed in Form V.9. Grant of licence
. (1) The Controlling Authority, after receiving an application under sub-rule (1) of rule 8 of these rules shall grant a licence in Form VI after completing all the formalities and satisfying himself about the suitability of the applicant under the provisions of the Act and also the need for granting the licence for the area of operation applied for.10. Conditions for grant of licence
. (1) The licence shall undergo training to get themselves acquainted with the knowledge and the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, within the time frame fixed by the Controlling Authority.11. Conditions for the renewal of licence
. The renewal of the licence under section 8 of the Act will be granted subject to the following conditions :(i)the applicant continues to maintain his principal 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 supervisors required under sub-section (2) of section 9 of the Act;(iii)the applicant continues to adhere to the conditions of the licence;(iv)the police have no objection to the renewal of the licence to the applicant.12. Appeals and procedure
. Every appeal under sub-section (1) of section 14 of the Act shall be preferred in Form VII signed by the aggrieved person and presented to the Home Secretary of the State Government being the appellate authority in person or sent to him by registered post.13. Register to be maintained by the Agency
. The register required to be maintained under the Act by the Agency shall be in Form VIII.14. Photo identity card
. (1) Every photo identity card issued by the Agency under sub-section (2) of section 17 of the Act shall be in Form IX.15. Other conditions
. (1) Every Agency shall 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 organization;(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.| Thumb Impression of theApplicant............................................Signature of theApplicant........................................... | {| |
| Passport size recent photograph attested byClass I/Gr. A GazettedOfficer |
| For official use only | ||
| Form number | Name of the Police station sent for policeverification | date |
1. Name of Applicant (Initials not allowed)
Last Name................... First Name .................. Middle 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 (Copy of birth certificate to be enclosed)...................
5. Place of Birth : Village/Town........................District.................. State and Country.............................
6. Father's/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 (a copy of evidence to be enclosed)
............................................ ...........................................................................................10. Please give the date since residing at the above-mentioned address :
DD MM YYYY.........................................11. Permanent Address including Street No./Police Station, Village and District with PIN code (a copy of evidence to be enclosed)
................................................ ....................................................................................12. 1f 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.
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 operate any Private Security Agency or were its partner, majority shareholder or Director? If yes, 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 judgement)
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/T.I.* of Applicant)Date..........................Place ........................20. Enclosures :
(Signature/T.l.* of Applicant)(*Left Hand Thumb Impression if Male and Right Hand Thumb Impression if Female.)For office use onlyFile No. .............................Date of issue of character and antecedent Report....................Form II(See rule 4)Form for verification of Character and Antecedents of Security Guard and Supervisor| Thumb Impression of theApplicant............................................Signature of theApplicant........................................... | {| |
| Passport size recent photograph attested byClass I/Gr. A GazettedOfficer |
| For official use only | ||
| Form number | Name of the Police station sent for policeverification | date |
1. Name of Applicant (Initials not allowed)
Last Name......................... First Name.................Middle 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 (a copy of birth certificate to be enclosed).....................
5. Place of Birth : Village/Town ...........................District..................... State and Country ............................................
6. Father's/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 (a copy of evidence to be enclosed)
............................................................................................................................................................................................................................10. Please give the date since residing at the above-mentioned address :
DD MM YYYY...............................................11. Permanent Address including Street No./Police Station, Village and District with PIN code (a copy of evidence to be enclosed)
.....................................................................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.
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/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 iudgement)
......................................................................................................................................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 any other prohibiting you 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 reslonsible for accuracy......................................................................................................................................(Signature/TL * of Applicant)Date ................................Place ..............................(*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 with PIN code ....................................Police Station ..........................................Mobile/Tel. No. .......................................22. Enclosures :
......................................................................................................................................(Signature/T.I.* of Applicant)For office use onlyFile No............................Date of issue of character and antecedentReport...................Name of district.......................................*N.B.: Cancel entries not applicable.Comments :..........................................................................................................................................Signature of the authorised person ofPrivate Security Agency withDesignation, Seal and date.Form III(See rule 4)Name of the Private Security AgencyCharacter and Antecedent CertificateThis is to certify that Mr./Mrs...................... Son/Daughter of........................... whose particulars are given below 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/Tel. No......................Office Seal .........................Date of issue..........................Form IV(See rule 5)Training CertificateSerial Number.............................Name of the Training Institute/OrganisationAddress of the Training Institute/OrganisationLicence No.Certified that................................ son/daughter of........................... resident of has completed the prescribed training for the engagement or employment as a Private Security Guard/ Supervisor.His signature is attested below.Signature of the Certificate Holder.Signature of Issuing AuthorityDesignation .............................Office Seal :............................Place of issue................................Date of issue.................................Form V(See rules 8 and 11)Application for New Licence/Renewal of Licence to engage in the Business of Private Security AgencyToThe Joint SecretaryHome (Political) DepartmentGovernment of West BengalWriters' Buildings, Kolkata-700 001The undersigned hereby applies for obtaining a licence to run the business of opening 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 the Agency : .......................................6. Name of the Private Security Agency : .............................
7. Name and address of Proprietor,
Partner, Majority shareholder,Director and Chairman of the agency : ...............................8. Name and extent of facilities available : ............................
9. Qualification of staff engaged for imparting
instruction : ..........................................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. Name of the district where the applicant intends to operate :
13. Does the applicant intends to operate in more than one districts? If so, the name of the districts :
1.
........................... 2....................3.
........................... 4....................5.
...........................14. Does the applicant intends to operate in the entire State?
15. Does the applicant possess the training facility in its own or will get it on outsourcing basis? The name and address of training facility should be furnished.
16. Particulars of fees deposited : Rs. (in figures).....................(..................................)(in words)
vide challan No......................... date....................... (copy to be enclosed).Signature :..............................Name of the Applicant :..............................Address of the applicant :..............................Name of the Police Station :..............................Telephone number of the applicant :..............................Date of application :..............................Enclosure :..............................1. Copy of current Income Tax Clearance/Professional Tax/Trade Licence/Certificate.
2. Affidavit as prescribed in sub-section (2), section 7 of the Act.
3. Other enclosures, if any.
Form VI(See rule 9)Government of West BengalLicence to engage in the business ofPrivate Security AgencySerial No................................Date.............................Shri..................................(name of the Applicant)S/o ................................................ R/o........................................(Full Address) ........................... is granted the licence by the Controlling Authority of the State of West Bengal ...................... to run the business of Private Security Agency in the district(s) of/State of (Strike out the inapplicable words) with office at ......................................... (address of the office).Place of issue ...................................Date of issue ....................................This licences is valid up to ...........................Signature :...........................Name of Authority :...........................Designation :...........................Official Address :...........................Form VII(See rule 12)Form of AppealAn Appeal under section 14 of the ActAppellant ................................................S/o/D/o............................. R/o............................VersusControlling Authority/...............................................The ..................................above named appeal to the (State Home Secretary)........................... from the order of Controlling Authority dated ..........................day of against refusal of licence/renewal of licence to run Private Security Agency .......................... and sets forth the following grounds of objection to the order appeal from namely ...................................Grounds:1.
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...........................................Enclosed list of documents :Place.......................Date.............................Signature :.......................Name and Designationof the Appellant :Form VIII(See rule 13)Register of Particulars(Part 1: Management details)| Sl. No. | Name of person (s) managing the Agency | Parent's/ Father's name | Present address and Phone No. | Permanent Address | Nationality | Date of Joining/ leaving the Agency |
| 1. |
| Sl. No. | Name of Guard/Supervisor | Father's Name | Present address and phone No. | Date of joining/leaving the Agency | Permanent Address | Photograph | Badge No. | Salary with date |
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| 2. |
| Sl. No. | Name of the Customer and phone No. | Address of the place where Security is provided | Number and ranks of Security Guards provided | Date of commencement of duty | Date and time of ending of duty |
| Sl. No. | Name of the Private Security Guard/Supervisor | Address of the place of duty | Whether provided with any arms/ammunition | Date and time of commencement of duty | Date and time of ending of duty |
| Photograph of the holder duly attested by theissuing authority |