evsjv‡`k †M‡RU, AwZwi³, A‡±vei 29, 2009 7139 2. Definitions.⎯In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,⎯ (a) “Appellate Authority” means⎯ (i) in case of and information providing unit, the administrative head of its immediate superior office; or (ii) if there is no superior office of such unit, the administrative head of that unit; (b) “Authority” means⎯ (i) any organization constituted in accordance with Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh; the (ii) and ministry, division or office established under the Rules of Business made under article 55(6) of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh; (iii) any statutory body or institution established by or under any Act; (iv) any private organisation or institution run by government financing or with aid in grant from the government fund; (v) any private organisation or institution run by foreign aid in grant; (vi) any organisation or institution that undertakes public functions in accordance with any contract made on behalf of the Government or made with any public organisation or institution; or (vii) any organisation or institution as may be notified in the official Gazette from time to time by the Government; (c) “officer” shall also include and employee; (d) “information providing unit” means⎯ (i) head office, divisional office, regional office, district office or upazila office of any department, directorate or office attached to or under any ministry, division or office of the Government; (ii) head office, divisional office, regional office, district office or upazila office of an authority;