What is the difference between a "competent Legislature" and a "competent authority" in terms of their roles regarding the laws mentioned in section (k)?
In terms of their roles regarding the laws mentioned in section (k), a "competent Legislature" refers to an elected body of representatives with the authority to make, amend or repeal laws within its jurisdiction. On the other hand, a "competent authority" refers to any government entity or official that has been delegated the power to enforce, interpret, or modify existing laws without necessarily having the power to create or abolish them. In this context, a "competent Legislature" would be responsible for amending or repealing the laws in force in the State of Sikkim, while a "competent authority" might be responsible for implementing and enforcing those laws within its jurisdiction.