Right to Information | High Commission of India, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Information under the Right to Information Act, 2005

Public Information Officer

Mr. Rajnish Kumar, Second Secretary / Head of Chancery
High Commission of India, Shaaban Robert Street, Plot No. 213/51, Dar es Salaam
Tel: +255 22 2113097
Fax: +255 22 2113093
hoc[dot]desalaam[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

First Appellate Authority

Mr. Bishwadip Dey, High Commissioner
High Commission of India, Shaaban Robert Street, Plot No. 213/51, Dar es Salaam
Tel: +255 22 2113084 / 2113088
Fax: +255 22 2113093
hc[dot]desalaam[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

Availability hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 hrs, except on the public holidays listed on this website
RTI fee: The equivalent of Indian Rupees 10, payable in Tanzanian Shillings in cash. The equivalent of Rs. 2 per page is payable for copies of documents, if required.
Website: www.hcindiatz.gov.in

Suo motu disclosure under Section 4(1)(b) of the RTI Act, 2005

Information about the High Commission required under the RTI Act, 2005
No.	Item	Information
(i)	Particulars of its organisation, functions and duties	The High Commission of India is headed by the High Commissioner and has the following wings: (i) Consular Wing, (ii) Commercial Wing, (iii) Press and Education Wing, (iv) Administration Wing. Cultural activities are looked after by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Plot No. 310, Masani Area near Toure Drive, Oysterbay, Dar es Salaam, supervised by the High Commission. The functions of the High Commission include, among others, promoting bilateral relations with the United Republic of Tanzania, trade and investment promotion, development partnership, administration of ICCR scholarships and training under the ITEC programme, cultural interaction, press and media liaison, scientific cooperation in bilateral and multilateral contexts, and consular services. The High Commission functions within the business allocated to the Ministry of External Affairs under the Government of India's Allocation of Business Rules and Transaction of Business Rules.
(ii)	Powers and duties of its officers and employees	The powers and duties of the officers are derived from: Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules Indian Foreign Service (PLCA) Rules, as amended from time to time Assisted Medical Attendance Scheme Rules, as amended from time to time Delegated Financial Powers of the Government of India's Representatives Abroad (financial powers of the officers) Passport Act, 1967 Consular Manual Visa Manual Guidelines of the Ministry of External Affairs on passport and consular matters, issued from time to time Guidelines of the Ministry of Home Affairs on OCI and visa matters, issued from time to time Guidelines and instructions of the Ministries of External Affairs, Home Affairs and Commerce and Industry, and of other Ministries and Departments of the Government of India in consultation with the Ministry of External Affairs
(iii)	Procedure followed in decision making, including channels of supervision and accountability	The Deputy High Commissioner / Head of Chancery, two Second Secretaries and two Attachés (Attaché (Consular) and Attaché (Administration and ITEC)) work under the supervision of the High Commissioner.
(iv)	Norms set for the discharge of its functions	Norms are set under the rules, regulations and instructions issued by the Ministry of External Affairs from time to time, as listed under item (ii).
(v)	Rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records used for discharging its functions	Fundamental Rules and Supplementary Rules Indian Foreign Service (PLCA) Rules, as amended from time to time Delegated Financial Powers of the Government of India's Representatives Abroad Passport Act, 1967 Consular Manual Visa Manual Guidelines of the Ministry of External Affairs on passport and consular matters Guidelines of the Ministry of Home Affairs on OCI and visa matters
(vi)	Categories of documents held by it or under its control	Official files and records opened and maintained by the different wings of the Mission; passport and consular application forms; service documents of officials, etc.
(vii)	Arrangements for consultation with, or representation by, members of the public in the formulation or implementation of policy	There is no such arrangement. However, the High Commission holds regular interaction with representatives of the Indian community in Tanzania.
(viii)	Boards, councils, committees and other bodies constituted for advice	Nil
(ix)	Directory of officers and employees	See Officers.
(x)	Monthly remuneration of officers and employees	Statement of monthly remuneration: Annexure I PDF
(xi)	Budget allocated, with plans, proposed expenditure and reports on disbursements	Budget figures for the current financial year: Annexure II PDF
(xii)	Names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officer	Mr. Rajnish Kumar, Second Secretary / Head of Chancery, High Commission of India, Plot No. 213/51, Shaaban Robert Street, P.O. Box 2684, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 2113097 · Fax: +255 22 2113093 hoc[dot]desalaam[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in
(xiii)	Number of employees against whom disciplinary action has been proposed or taken	Nil
(xiv)	Programmes to advance understanding of RTI	No such programmes were undertaken by the Mission in the previous year (2020–21).
(xv)	Transfer policy and transfer orders	As per Government of India norms

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Last updated on: 19 October 2026