of any person vs of any people

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Of any person' is used when referring to an individual, while 'of any people' is used when referring to a group of individuals.

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of any person

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to an individual.

This phrase is used when talking about a specific individual without specifying gender or other characteristics.

Examples:

I would help any person in need.
The winner could be any person in this room.

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They may request the identification of any person found on the inspected premises.
of any person who supplied the information
As far as I am concerned, nobody exaggerates and distorts the essence of any person, animal, or object quite like old Charlie here.
Name and address of any person believed to be in possession of the requested information
the identity of any person having access to inside information;
the reputation and experience of any person who will direct the business of the CCP as a result of the proposed acquisition;
The issuing authority shall, at the request of any person demonstrating a legitimate interest or of its own motion, rectify the Certificate in the event of a clerical error.
In exceptional circumstances Member States may provide that this signature need not be disclosed to the public if such disclosure could lead to an imminent and significant threat to the personal security of any person.
Member States may in exceptional circumstances disapply the requirement in point (f) to the extent necessary to mitigate an imminent and significant threat to the personal security of any person.
National implementing legislation should provide a framework of principles and general provisions that enables authorised governmental entities to exercise the necessary regulatory functions and that regulates the conduct of any person engaged in regulated activities.
In this respect national implementing legislation should actually provide a framework of principles and general provisions that enables authorised governmental entities to exercise the necessary regulatory functions and that regulates the conduct of any person engaged in regulated activities.
Registration of the registered Community design shall be renewed at the request of the right holder or of any person expressly authorised by him, provided that the renewal fee has been paid.
(b) the judicial authority, at the request of any person entitled to challenge a decision taken by the issuing authority pursuant to Article 44, pending such a challenge.
do not share confidential information entrusted to the credit rating agency with employees of any person directly or indirectly linked to it by control;
1. Registration of the registered Community design shall be renewed at the request of the right holder or of any person expressly authorised by him, provided that the renewal fee has been paid.
The statutory auditor or the audit firm may, in exceptional circumstances, decide not to disclose the information required in point (f) of the first subparagraph to the extent necessary to mitigate an imminent and significant threat to the personal security of any person.
In exceptional circumstances, Member States may disapply the requirements laid down in this Article and Article 16 regarding disclosure only to the extent necessary to mitigate an imminent and significant threat to the personal security of any person.
In this respect, it is of utmost importance that the required national implementing legislation is in place in order to enable authorised governmental entities to exercise the necessary regulatory functions and to govern the conduct of any person engaged in regulated activities.
The issuing authority shall, at the request of any person demonstrating a legitimate interest or of its own motion, rectify the Certificate in the event of a clerical error.
(a) the issuing authority, at the request of any person demonstrating a legitimate interest, pending a modification or withdrawal of the Certificate pursuant to Article 43, or

Alternatives:

of anyone
of any individual
of any human being
of any individual person
of any single person

of any people

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a group of individuals.

This phrase is used when talking about a group of individuals without specifying any particular person.