⚖️ Statutory Compliance FrameworkPSARA Form-V LicensedEPF & ESIC CompliantISO 9001:2015

Statutory Compliance Framework | PSARA, Minimum Wages & Labour Law

ACS maintains 100% statutory compliance across all deployment states — covering PSARA licensing, state-wise minimum wages, EPF/ESIC contributions, statutory bonus, gratuity, and Contract Labour Act obligations. View live state-wise compliance data below.

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PSARA Licensed

WB, Delhi & Jharkhand — Direct

12 States Covered

Pan-India statutory deployment

100% PF/ESIC

Monthly ECR & Form 5 deposits

Zero Litigation

25+ years unblemished record

State-Wise Data — Updated 2026

PSARA Status & Minimum Wages by State

All wage figures are in Indian Rupees per day (₹/day) as per the latest state gazette notifications. Effective dates reflect the most recent revision notified by each state's Labour Commissioner.

PSARA Licensed — Direct license in state

PSARA Operational — Via PSARA-registered partners

Statutory Compliant — Full statutory compliance framework

State	PSARA Status	Unskilled (₹/day)	Semi-Skilled (₹/day)	Skilled (₹/day)	Effective	Key Statutory Acts	Labour Dept.
West Bengal Primary PSARA License State — ACS Head Office & Registered Entity	PSARA Licensed	₹462	₹498	₹537	Jan 2025	PSARA 2005Contract Labour (R&A) Act 1970Minimum Wages Act 1948EPF & MP Act 1952ESI Act 1948	Labour Dept.
Delhi PSARA Licensed — NCR Operations Hub	PSARA Licensed	₹676	₹746	₹824	Apr 2025	PSARA 2005Delhi Contract Labour RulesMinimum Wages Act 1948EPF & MP Act 1952	Labour Dept.
Jharkhand PSARA Licensed — Eastern Zone Operations	PSARA Licensed	₹378	₹416	₹456	Apr 2024	PSARA 2005Contract Labour ActMinimum Wages Act 1948EPF & MP Act 1952	Labour Dept.
Bihar ACS operational via Bihar-registered partner entities with full statutory compliance	PSARA Operational	₹340	₹375	₹412	Apr 2024	PSARA 2005Contract Labour ActMinimum Wages Act 1948	Labour Dept.
Odisha ACS operational via Odisha-compliant deployment framework	PSARA Operational	₹355	₹388	₹422	Apr 2024	PSARA 2005Odisha Contract Labour RulesMinimum Wages Act 1948	Labour Dept.
Uttar Pradesh State-compliant deployment with full PF/ESIC statutory coverage	Statutory Compliant	₹422	₹462	₹502	Jan 2025	Contract Labour ActMinimum Wages Act 1948EPF & MP Act 1952	Labour Dept.
Maharashtra Deployment via Maharashtra-compliant statutory framework	Statutory Compliant	₹509	₹558	₹609	Jul 2024	PSARA 2005Contract Labour ActMinimum Wages Act 1948EPF & MP Act 1952	Labour Dept.
Karnataka Deployment via Karnataka-compliant statutory framework	Statutory Compliant	₹482	₹528	₹576	Apr 2024	PSARA 2005Contract Labour ActMinimum Wages Act 1948	Labour Dept.
Tamil Nadu Deployment via Tamil Nadu statutory compliance framework	Statutory Compliant	₹448	₹492	₹539	Jan 2025	PSARA 2005Contract Labour ActMinimum Wages Act 1948	Labour Dept.
Gujarat Gujarat statutory deployment with full compliance	Statutory Compliant	₹396	₹436	₹476	Apr 2024	Contract Labour ActMinimum Wages Act 1948EPF & MP Act 1952	Labour Dept.
Rajasthan Rajasthan statutory deployment with full compliance	Statutory Compliant	₹362	₹398	₹436	Apr 2024	Contract Labour ActMinimum Wages Act 1948	Labour Dept.
Telangana Telangana statutory deployment with full compliance	Statutory Compliant	₹468	₹514	₹562	Jan 2025	PSARA 2005Contract Labour ActMinimum Wages Act 1948	Labour Dept.

⚠️ Minimum wage figures are sourced from respective State Labour Department gazette notifications and are updated periodically. Always confirm the current gazetted rate with the relevant authority before finalising any contract. Contact ACS Compliance Desk for the latest verified rates.

Transparent Statutory Costing

ACS 3-Tier Statutory Wage Formula

ACS computes all-inclusive manday rates using a non-negotiable statutory formula mandated by the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central) and respective State Labour Departments. Every component below is a legal obligation, not an optional add-on.

Unskilled

Basic security duty — unarmed guards, access control, perimeter watch

Semi-Skilled

Trained guards — supervisors, trained frisking, alarm response

Skilled

Armed guards, ex-servicemen, security supervisors, control room operators

All-Inclusive Monthly Cost Formula — Per Guard

Monthly Cost = Sum of all components A through I below

Daily Minimum Wage (per gazette)

Basic + Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) — State / Central notification

Monthly Base Wages

Daily Min Wage × 26 working days

EPF Employer Contribution (13%)

12% EPF + 0.5% EDLI + 0.5% Admin — on basic wages up to ₹15,000 ceiling

ESIC Employer Contribution (3.25%)

3.25% of gross wages — for employees earning ≤ ₹21,000/month

Statutory Bonus Provision (8.33%)

Payment of Bonus Act 1965 — monthly provision on basic wages

Gratuity Provision (4.81%)

Payment of Gratuity Act 1972 — accrual provision on basic wages

Uniform & Equipment Allowance

2 sets uniform, boots, lanyard, whistle, torch — annualized monthly

Administrative Service Charge

5%–10% viable contractor overhead — as per GeM / Ministry of Finance guidelines

GST @ 18% (SAC 998525)

Fully eligible for Input Tax Credit (ITC) by client organisation

Total Monthly Billing Rate

All components A–I inclusive. GST (I) eligible for full ITC by client.

A + B + C + D + E + F + G + H + GST

Important for Procurement Officers & Tender Committees: Tenders that omit line items for Bonus (8.33%), Reliever charges (1/6th), or Gratuity (4.81%) force contractors to deduct these amounts from guard salaries — constituting wage theft, violating the Payment of Wages Act, and creating vicarious liability for the principal employer. ACS advocates transparent, statutory-compliant BOQ frameworks in all government and corporate tenders.

Legal & Operational Risk Management

Why Statutory Compliance Matters

Non-compliance with labour laws is not just an agency risk — it directly exposes your organisation to legal liability, financial penalties, and reputational damage.

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Principal Employer Liability Under CLRA

Under the Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act 1970, if a contractor defaults on wages or statutory dues, the principal employer (your organisation) becomes legally liable to pay workers directly. Hiring a non-compliant agency exposes your company to court orders, labour commissioner notices, and reputational damage.

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PSARA Licensing Prevents Criminal Liability

Deploying security guards through an unlicensed agency is a non-bailable offense under PSARA 2005. Both the agency and the client organisation's responsible persons face prosecution. ACS's PSARA Form-V licenses eliminate this risk entirely across all deployment states.

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Statutory Wages Prevent Labour Unrest

Below-minimum wage contracts create chronic turnover, absenteeism, and organised labour agitation. ACS pays 100% of gazetted minimum wages, EPF, ESIC, and bonus — ensuring a stable, motivated workforce and zero labour disputes at your premises.

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CAG & Vigilance Audit Clean Chit

Government departments, listed companies, and PSUs face routine Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) audits that scrutinise manpower contract compliance. ACS's complete documentation — ECR challans, ESIC receipts, wage registers, and PSARA certificates — ensures clean audit reports without findings or observations.

Key Statutory Acts ACS Complies With

✓ Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act 2005 (PSARA)✓ Contract Labour (R&A) Act 1970✓ Minimum Wages Act 1948✓ EPF & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952✓ Employees' State Insurance Act 1948✓ Payment of Bonus Act 1965✓ Payment of Gratuity Act 1972✓ Payment of Wages Act 1936✓ Industrial Disputes Act 1947✓ Maternity Benefit Act 1961✓ Equal Remuneration Act 1976✓ Central Goods & Services Tax Act 2017

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✓PSARA Form-V License Copies (WB, Delhi, Jharkhand)
✓Monthly EPF ECR Challans & TRRN Receipts
✓ESIC Form 5 Payment Receipts
✓ISO 9001:2015 Certificate
✓State-wise Minimum Wage Reference Chart
✓CLRA Form V/VI & GSTIN Filing Summary

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Compliance Questions Answered

Statutory Compliance FAQs

Common questions from HR managers, procurement officers, audit teams, and business owners about ACS's statutory compliance practices.

Is ACS PSARA licensed in all states it operates in?

ACS holds direct PSARA Form-V licenses in West Bengal (Head Office), Delhi (NCR Hub), and Jharkhand (Eastern Zone). In other states, ACS deploys through state-registered PSARA partner entities with full compliance oversight, ensuring every guard deployed is covered under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act 2005.

How are minimum wages calculated for security guards?

Security guard wages follow a 3-tier classification per the Minimum Wages Act 1948: Unskilled (basic security duty), Semi-Skilled (supervisory/trained guards), and Skilled (armed guards/ex-servicemen). Each state's Labour Department issues gazette notifications with Basic + Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA). ACS ensures all guards receive the prevailing gazetted rate without deductions.

What is the all-inclusive monthly cost formula ACS uses?

ACS applies the standard statutory formula: Monthly Cost = (Daily Min Wage × 26 working days) + EPF employer contribution (12% + 0.5% EDLI + 0.5% Admin = 13%) + ESIC (3.25%) + Statutory Bonus provision (8.33% annualized) + Gratuity provision (4.81%) + Uniform & equipment allowance + Administrative service charge (5–10%) + GST @ 18%. This formula ensures 100% legal compliance with zero wage theft.

What EPF and ESIC rates does ACS deduct/contribute?

Employee Provident Fund: Employer contributes 12% EPF + 0.5% EDLI + 0.5% Admin Charges = 13% total on basic wages (up to ₹15,000 wage ceiling). Employee's share: 12% of basic wages. ESIC: Employer contributes 3.25% and Employee contributes 0.75% of gross wages (applicable for employees earning up to ₹21,000/month). ACS deposits all statutory contributions monthly via the EPFO/ESIC portal.

Does ACS provide compliance documentation for client audits?

Yes. ACS maintains a complete Compliance Dossier including: PSARA Form-V License copy, monthly EPF ECR challans (TRRN receipts), ESIC Form 5 payment receipts, Contract Labour (R&A) Act Form V/VI, GSTIN filings (GSTR-1 & GSTR-3B), ISO 9001:2015 certificate, and Audited Balance Sheets with CA-UDIN certificates. These are provided to clients on request for internal audits, CAG audits, and principal employer statutory obligations.

How does ACS handle mid-year wage revisions by state governments?

ACS tracks all State Labour Department gazette notifications through its statutory compliance desk. Whenever a state revises minimum wages (typically in April and October), ACS implements the revised rate from the effective date specified in the gazette. Client billing is correspondingly revised after formal communication, ensuring seamless compliance without operational disruption.

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