Jasvinder Singh (Security) 03 October 2010

12 Hours Duty By Security Guards

I have filed a complaint with the labour commissioner Bangalore against a top builder of Bangalore and its 9 security service providers for :

1. Making security personnel work for 12 hours duty per day, 30 days a month

2. Not paying minimum wages nor double overtime for duty performed

3. Not paying any other benefit to security guards such as bonus, free uniform and leave salary as mandated by the Karnataka Government.

4. Not paying the security personnel on time which is the 7th of every month.

The contention of the builder whose HR head is that the agreement entered in to with the security service provider is based on minimum wages. They are paying the security service providers Rs 4000 to Rs 5500 per guard per month.

The costing per guard per month works out to Rs 5832 per guard per month for 8 hours duty(Costing attached ) and if we consider 12 hours per day even on single wages 8748 per guard per month. If double wages are to be considered then it would be at-least Rs 5832 plus 80% as overtime is not applicable for PF and leave bonus etc are not taken in to account. Then this amount would be around Rs 10500 per month per guard based on minimum wages.

Please advise as to how to proceed with this case in the labour court so that the concerned builder does not exploit the poor guards and the security agency complies with all statutory norms. please also let me know if my complaint is legal and valid.

I have also complained to the PSARA licensing authority in Bangalore to cancel the PSARA licenses of these 9 security service providers for reqsons mentioned as above.

Thanks,
Jasvinder Singh

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9 Replies

R.Ramachandran (Advocate) 04 October 2010

Dear Jasvinder,

Congratulations for taking up the matter with the LabourCommissioner. Please pursue the matter. Your point is well taken. But in the mimimum wages calculation the figure as far as the security guard is concerned is to stop at Rs. 5302/-. 10% commission or service tax etc., is for the security agency.

You are proceeding in a legal manner - All the bests. Please also post the developments from time to time in this forum for the benefit of all. There are a large number of persons being exploited by the security agencies.

RAVINDER SINGH RAGHAV (UDC) 04 October 2010

Dear Jasvinder,

You have brought up a noble cause for common man. Hr heads and security provider harassing the common people and making a huge amount.labour commissioner and other agencies knows facts but become blind as in other cases. keep it up

thanks

rs raghav

RAVINDER SINGH RAGHAV (UDC) 04 October 2010

Dear Jasvinder,

thanks

rs raghav

Mohd Ilyas Akhter (Officer) 06 August 2011

Dear Jasvinder,

I am very happy to find your cativism in such a noble way also I can relate your case with ours. In my company is doing the same thing. I am in HR and I can see these labour commisioner letting these things haapen. How bring it the notice of higher authority and Vigilance department???

Kumar Doab (FIN) 06 August 2011

Dear Jasvinder,

It is appreciable that you are keeping yourself updated on your rights and the rules, laws which protect your rights. As advised by learned Mr. Ramachandran keep on posting the details in the forum.

Appraise your fellow colleagues on their rights and increase awareness. Banglore is a big city and must be having huge strength of security employees. If workable go ahead and form a registered union.

It is believed that your complaint is in conciliation and since you are right and you have lodged a complaint with PSARA licensing authority, you may get relief in conciliation stage.

Shreya 20 September 2016

Hi Jasvinder,

I came across this thread and am very inspired, also curious to know if your complaint was answered?

Thanks,

Shreya.

Prakash G 09 May 2024

Update salaries daily wage will for one hour 40 rs i think so for security guard

Sudhir Kumar, Advocate (Advocate) 15 May 2024

Originally posted by : Prakash G

Update salaries daily wage will for one hour 40 rs i think so for security guard

Minimum wages vary sate to state

Skkumamr T 08 April 2026

Subject

Request for Legal Action Against IFS Security Service, Bengaluru

Dear Sir/Madam,

I, Shiva Kumar, based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, worked as a Security Supervisor with IFS Security Service, Bengaluru, at BM Magnolia Park.

During my employment, I was made to work more than 12 hours per day continuously for 30 days. However, I have not been paid my salary for the past two months. Whenever I requested payment, the concerned person avoided me, blocked my phone number, and even threatened me instead of resolving the issue.

I would also like to bring to your notice that several other employees are facing similar issues. The company is engaging untrained personnel and even employing individuals without proper documentation such as Aadhaar cards. In some cases, original documents of employees are being taken and withheld, which is being used to threaten or control them. Salaries are not being paid, and workers are being exploited.

I request your legal assistance in filing a case against the concerned company and individuals. I am prepared to provide all necessary evidence and documents in support of my complaint.

I kindly request you to take up this matter urgently and guide me on the legal steps to ensure justice and recovery of my pending salary.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,

Shiva Kumar

Bengaluru, Karnataka

Contact: +918886495843