Defending PSARA License Suspension & Show Cause Notices: Section 13 Appeals to Home Secretary

Challenging PSARA Show Cause Notices and License Suspensions in Maharashtra

Under Section 13 of the PSARA Act, 2005, the Controlling Authority holds the statutory power to suspend or revoke a security agency's license on grounds such as deploying untrained guards, failing to maintain Section 15 registers, unauthorized arms deployment, criminal conviction of a director, or violation of labor standards. Receiving an official Show Cause Notice requires immediate legal response to avert business closure.

Before any adverse revocation order is passed, the licensee is entitled to natural justice and a reasonable opportunity to be heard. If the Controlling Authority passes an order of cancellation, the agency can file a formal Statutory Appeal under Section 14 to the State Government (Home Secretary, Mantralaya) within 60 days. At KOKJAGUAR Consultancy, our legal defense team drafts persuasive replies, represents agencies at hearings, and files appeals to preserve licenses. Explore our PSARA legal dispute services.

Grounds for Suspension and Appellate Remedies

• Responding to Show Cause Notices: Preparing evidence-backed written rejoinders addressing specific inspection discrepancies within 15 to 30 days.
• Section 14 Statutory Appeal: Filing memorandum of appeal before the Home Secretary in Mantralaya within 60 days of adverse orders.
• Writ Petitions before Bombay High Court: Seeking judicial stay on arbitrary cancellations violating natural justice principles.