Rules and Regulations for Private Security Guards
In order to regulate the working of the Private Security Agencies, the Central Government has enacted the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) (PSAR) Act, 2005 and has notified the Private Security Agencies Central Model Rules, 2006. PSAR Act, 2005 and the Rules made thereunder govern the functioning of the private security guards in the country.
As per PSAR Act, 2005, the responsibility of regulation and licensing of private security agencies lies with State Governments. This Ministry does not maintain any database or information regarding complaints against Private Security Agencies or Private Security Guards.
This was stated by Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary in a written reply to Dr. Anil Kumar Sahani in the Rajya Sabha today.
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