What is the relevance of "Legislature" or "competent authority" in the context of laws that were in effect before the commencement of this Constitution?
In the context provided, the relevance of "Legislature" or "competent authority" is to establish that laws passed or made by such authorities before the commencement of this Constitution are considered to be in force. These laws may not have been operating at all times in certain areas but still fall under the "law in force" category as per Explanation I.