Issues with Private Security Agencies in NCR
Some "Private Security Agencies" are providing Security Supervisors, Security Guards, Gunmen, and Ladies Guards without the mandatory training and PSARA license, especially in and around the NCR area, including Noida, Greater Noida, Meerut, and Ghaziabad.
Non-compliance with Wage Regulations
Some "Private Security Agencies" are not paying the Minimum Mandatory Wages to Security Supervisors, Security Guards, Gunmen, and Ladies Guards as laid down by the Government of India/State Government.
Operational Irregularities in Private Security Agencies
(a) PSARA Certification: Some agencies operate without obtaining a PSARA Certificate under the provisions of Rule 4, 7, and 12 of "The Private Security Agency (Regulation) Act, 2005."
(b) GST Compliance: Some agencies may not have obtained GST registration and are not paying the required taxes.
(c) Training Certification: Some agencies fail to provide successful training and certification in Form IV as per Rule 5(3) of "Private Security Agencies Central Model Rules, 2006" from the training institute or organization to the Security Supervisor, Security Guard, Gunmen, and Ladies Guard.
(d) Medical Examinations: Some agencies do not conduct medical examinations as per Rule 6(3) of "Private Security Agencies Central Model Rules, 2006" for Security Supervisors, Security Guards, Gunmen, and Ladies Guards once every 12 months.
(e) Police Verification: Some agencies do not carry out Police Verification reports for Security Supervisors, Security Guards, Gunmen, and Ladies Guards.
(f) Provident Fund Deductions: Some agencies are not deducting provident fund contributions from employees, nor are they paying the balance due.
(g) Employee State Insurance (ESI): Some agencies are not deducting ESI contributions from employees, and the balance is not paid by the agencies, which may deprive employees of medical facilities.
(h) Bonus Payments: Some agencies are not providing bonuses to employees.
(i) Wages for Semi-Skilled and Skilled Employees: Some agencies do not pay wages according to the qualifications of Semi-Skilled or Skilled employees.
(j) Working Hours and Overtime Compensation: Some agencies do not adhere to the standard 8-hour workday or pay extra wages for overtime. Regular duties are being performed for 12 hours by Security Supervisors and Security Guards. Section 5 of the Code on Wages, 2019, states, "No employer shall pay to any employee wages less than the minimum rate of wages notified by the appropriate Government." However, some Security Agencies are not paying wages as per the Minimum Mandatory Wages specified by the Government.
Implications of Non-compliance
Some "Private Security Agencies" have subverted the system, leading to potential security hazards and exploitation of Security Supervisors, Security Guards, Gunmen, and Ladies Guards, as they are not receiving their legitimate wages despite performing overtime duties. Their deployment may be in educational institutes, multinational companies, hospitals, societies, apartments, schools, banks, and malls, where we live, work, visit, or where our children study. Citizens' collective action will greatly support our Government in strengthening security for society and our children by ensuring these "Private Security Agencies" do not subvert the system, strictly adhere to Government Acts/Rules/Policies, and ensure no exploitation of Security Supervisors, Security Guards, Gunmen, and Ladies Guards, ensuring they receive their legitimate wages.
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Some "Private Security Agencies" are providing Security Supervisors, Security Guards, Gunmen, and Ladies Guards without the mandatory training and PSARA license, especially in and around the NCR area, including Noida, Greater Noida, Meerut, and Ghaziabad.
Non-compliance with Wage Regulations
Some "Private Security Agencies" are not paying the Minimum Mandatory Wages to Security Supervisors, Security Guards, Gunmen, and Ladies Guards as laid down by the Government of India/State Government.
Operational Irregularities in Private Security Agencies
(a) PSARA Certification: Some agencies operate without obtaining a PSARA Certificate under the provisions of Rule 4, 7, and 12 of "The Private Security Agency (Regulation) Act, 2005."
(b) GST Compliance: Some agencies may not have obtained GST registration and are not paying the required taxes.
(c) Training Certification: Some agencies fail to provide successful training and certification in Form IV as per Rule 5(3) of "Private Security Agencies Central Model Rules, 2006" from the training institute or organization to the Security Supervisor, Security Guard, Gunmen, and Ladies Guard.
(d) Medical Examinations: Some agencies do not conduct medical examinations as per Rule 6(3) of "Private Security Agencies Central Model Rules, 2006" for Security Supervisors, Security Guards, Gunmen, and Ladies Guards once every 12 months.
(e) Police Verification: Some agencies do not carry out Police Verification reports for Security Supervisors, Security Guards, Gunmen, and Ladies Guards.
(f) Provident Fund Deductions: Some agencies are not deducting provident fund contributions from employees, nor are they paying the balance due.
(g) Employee State Insurance (ESI): Some agencies are not deducting ESI contributions from employees, and the balance is not paid by the agencies, which may deprive employees of medical facilities.
(h) Bonus Payments: Some agencies are not providing bonuses to employees.
(i) Wages for Semi-Skilled and Skilled Employees: Some agencies do not pay wages according to the qualifications of Semi-Skilled or Skilled employees.
(j) Working Hours and Overtime Compensation: Some agencies do not adhere to the standard 8-hour workday or pay extra wages for overtime. Regular duties are being performed for 12 hours by Security Supervisors and Security Guards. Section 5 of the Code on Wages, 2019, states, "No employer shall pay to any employee wages less than the minimum rate of wages notified by the appropriate Government." However, some Security Agencies are not paying wages as per the Minimum Mandatory Wages specified by the Government.
Implications of Non-compliance
Some "Private Security Agencies" have subverted the system, leading to potential security hazards and exploitation of Security Supervisors, Security Guards, Gunmen, and Ladies Guards, as they are not receiving their legitimate wages despite performing overtime duties. Their deployment may be in educational institutes, multinational companies, hospitals, societies, apartments, schools, banks, and malls, where we live, work, visit, or where our children study. Citizens' collective action will greatly support our Government in strengthening security for society and our children by ensuring these "Private Security Agencies" do not subvert the system, strictly adhere to Government Acts/Rules/Policies, and ensure no exploitation of Security Supervisors, Security Guards, Gunmen, and Ladies Guards, ensuring they receive their legitimate wages.
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It is crucial to address the violations and non-compliance issues related to private security agencies to ensure the safety and fair treatment of security personnel. Here are some practical steps to strengthen security and uphold regulations:
- Legal Compliance:
- Refer to the Private Security Agency (Regulation) Act, 2005, and other relevant labor laws to understand the obligations of security agencies.
- Ensure that all security personnel have the necessary licenses, training certifications, and undergo mandatory medical check-ups and police verifications as per regulations.
- Wage Compliance:
- Verify that security agencies are paying security personnel the minimum mandatory wages set by the Government.
- Monitor overtime hours and ensure that extra wages are paid accordingly.
- System Checks:
- Conduct regular audits to check for compliance with GST registration, Provident Fund deductions, ESIC contributions, and bonus payments.
- Ensure proper classification and payment of wages based on the qualifications of semi-skilled and skilled employees.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Engage with education institutes, multinational companies, hospitals, and other entities where security personnel are deployed to raise awareness about compliance requirements.
- Encourage citizens to report any violations or exploitation of security personnel to the relevant authorities.
By enforcing strict adherence to regulations, conducting regular audits, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, we can work towards strengthening security practices and safeguarding the rights of security personnel.
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54- Legal Compliance:
- Refer to the Private Security Agency (Regulation) Act, 2005, and other relevant labor laws to understand the obligations of security agencies.
- Ensure that all security personnel have the necessary licenses, training certifications, and undergo mandatory medical check-ups and police verifications as per regulations.
- Wage Compliance:
- Verify that security agencies are paying security personnel the minimum mandatory wages set by the Government.
- Monitor overtime hours and ensure that extra wages are paid accordingly.
- System Checks:
- Conduct regular audits to check for compliance with GST registration, Provident Fund deductions, ESIC contributions, and bonus payments.
- Ensure proper classification and payment of wages based on the qualifications of semi-skilled and skilled employees.
- Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Engage with education institutes, multinational companies, hospitals, and other entities where security personnel are deployed to raise awareness about compliance requirements.
- Encourage citizens to report any violations or exploitation of security personnel to the relevant authorities.
By enforcing strict adherence to regulations, conducting regular audits, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, we can work towards strengthening security practices and safeguarding the rights of security personnel.
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