The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005

Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 with Rules, 2006 and Delhi Rules, 2009

This edition of The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 (Act 29 of 2005), updated with all relevant allied rules, serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), as well as professionals in law, security management, and corporate compliance.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination purposes and statutory referencing. It provides the complete legislative framework for regulating the functioning of private security agencies to ensure accountability, operational standards, and compliance with national security requirements.

The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:

• Licensing, renewal, and regulation of private security agencies

• Eligibility requirements and conditions for agency operation

• Obligations relating to training, uniforms, and identity cards for personnel

• Powers of the Controlling Authority and inspection provisions

• Penal provisions for violations under the Act

• Allied Rules incorporated for complete coverage:

 – The Private Security Agencies Central Model Rules, 2020 (as amended)

 – The Private Security Agencies (Private Security to Cash Transportation Activities) Rules, 2018

 – The Delhi Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Rules, 2009

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• AIBE aspirants seeking a statutorily accurate and updated resource

• Law students and academicians studying business and regulatory laws

• Practising advocates dealing with licensing, employment, and compliance matters

• Security agency owners and managers ensuring statutory compliance

• Corporate compliance officers overseeing third-party security contracts

Whether used in the exam hall, in corporate governance, or in security operations, this updated text delivers the full legislative authority of The Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005, as it applies in 2022.