b. Everyone has a right of access to information generated, received and or held by public bodies, subject only to such limitations as are necessary and narrowly established for reason of an equally or more compelling public interest; c. The right of access to information includes both (1) a right to request and receive information, and (2) an obligation on the part of public bodies and officials to disseminate essential information that the public would generally want to know, including their core functions and key activities; d. The right of access to information applies to private entities that receive public resources and benefits, engage in public functions, and or provide public services, particularly in respect of information relating to the public resources, benefits, functions or services; e. The right to information is independent of a personal interest in the information, and there is no need whatsoever for a person requesting information to provide a reason or justification for his or her request. Section 1.5 The objects of this Act are: a. To promote effective, equitable and inexpensive exercise of the right of access to information; b. To establish clear and concise procedures for requesting and providing of information held by (i) public bodies and (ii) private bodies receiving public benefits or performing public functions or providing public service. c. To establish and provide for the exercise of a right to appeal any decision denying a request for information or infringing on the right of access to information; and d. To provide appropriate penalties and other sanctions for wrongful failure to keep and or provide information. Section 1.6 Scope of Act: This Act shall apply to and cover: a. All public authorities and bodies at all branches and levels of the Government, including but not limited to ministries, bureau, departments, autonomous agencies, public corporations, commissions, committees, sub-committees, boards, military and paramilitary institutions, and any other related bodies supported in whole or in part by public resources; 3