Any business that provides private security guards needs a license under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005. Operating without one is a punishable offence.
Eligibility
The applicant can be an individual, partnership, company or LLP. Directors and partners must clear police verification, and the agency must have a tie-up with an approved training institute.
Timeline
The process usually takes 60 to 90 days, depending on the state and police verification.