FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
For Consultants
MahaBachatGat Consultancy Portal
(consultancy.mahabachatgat.in)
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GENERAL QUESTIONS
1. What is the MahaBachatGat Consultancy Portal?
The MahaBachatGat Consultancy Portal is a digital platform that enables Consultants from various professional fields to showcase their expertise, publish consultancy services and connect directly with Self Help Groups (SHGs), Women Entrepreneurs, startups, MSMEs, NGOs, FPOs, cooperatives and other Service Buyers across India.
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2. Who can register as a Consultant?
Professionals from any lawful field of consultancy may register, including:
• Chartered Accountants
• Company Secretaries
• Cost Accountants
• Advocates
• GST Consultants
• Income Tax Consultants
• Banking Consultants
• Business Consultants
• Startup Mentors
• Project Consultants
• Digital Marketing Experts
• Website Developers
• Software Professionals
• HR Consultants
• Engineers
• Architects
• Agriculture Experts
• Food Processing Consultants
• Export Consultants
• CSR Consultants
• NGO Consultants
• SHG Experts
• Women Entrepreneurship Mentors
• Trainers
• Coaches
• Other professional consultants
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3. Is registration open across India?
Yes.
The Portal is designed for Consultants from all States and Union Territories of India.
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4. Is there any registration fee?
Yes.
Consultants are required to pay a Platform Registration Fee of ₹1,200 plus applicable GST.
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5. Why is the Platform Registration Fee charged?
The fee covers:
• registration;
• Consultant profile creation;
• service listing;
• Portal administration;
• hosting;
• technical support;
• platform maintenance and improvements.
It is not a commission or consultancy fee.
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6. Is this fee refundable?
Refunds, if any, shall be governed by the Portal’s Refund & Cancellation Policy.
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7. Will the Portal charge commission on my consultancy services?
No.
The Portal does not charge any commission on consultancy assignments.
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8. Does the Portal collect consultancy fees?
No.
All consultancy payments are made directly between the Consultant and the Service Buyer.
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9. Does the Portal guarantee business?
No.
Registration does not guarantee:
• projects;
• enquiries;
• revenue;
• clients;
• business growth.
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REGISTRATION
10. What documents may be required?
Depending upon the consultancy category:
• PAN
• GST Registration (if applicable)
• Professional Registration Certificate
• Educational Qualification
• Business Registration
• Identity Proof
• Address Proof
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11. Will my profile be verified?
The Portal may carry out administrative verification before approving listings.
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12. Can my registration be rejected?
Yes.
Registration may be rejected where:
• information is false;
• documents are inadequate;
• services violate Portal policies;
• legal compliance is not met.
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SERVICE LISTING
13. Can I list multiple consultancy services?
Yes.
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14. Can I update my pricing later?
Yes.
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15. Can I offer free consultation?
Yes.
The Portal encourages affordable and pro bono services for SHGs and Women Entrepreneurs wherever feasible.
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16. Can I provide online consultancy?
Yes.
Online, offline and hybrid consultancy services may be listed.
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17. Can I publish articles?
Yes, subject to Portal policies.
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18. Can I upload brochures?
Yes.
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19. Can I upload videos?
Yes, subject to technical specifications.
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GST & TAX
20. Who issues the consultancy invoice?
The Consultant.
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21. Will the Portal issue consultancy invoices?
No.
The Portal issues invoices only for the Platform Registration Fee.
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22. Who collects GST on consultancy services?
The Consultant, wherever required by law.
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23. Who files GST returns?
The Consultant.
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24. Does the Portal deduct TDS?
No.
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25. Is the Consultant responsible for Income Tax?
Yes.
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ACCOUNT
26. Can I edit my profile?
Yes.
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27. Can I deactivate my account?
Yes.
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28. Can my account be suspended?
Yes, for violation of Portal policies.
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29. What happens after suspension?
The Portal may investigate and decide whether to restore or terminate the account.
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