the relevant authorities vs the concerned authorities

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'The relevant authorities' is used to refer to the authorities that are pertinent or applicable to a particular situation or topic. On the other hand, 'the concerned authorities' is used to refer to the authorities that are worried, interested, or involved in a specific matter.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"the relevant authorities"

This phrase is used to refer to the authorities that are pertinent or applicable to a particular situation or topic.

Examples:

Please contact the relevant authorities for further information.
The relevant authorities have been informed about the incident.

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Any plans in that direction appear to have been abandoned by the relevant authorities.
Member States shall regularly collect and maintain comprehensive statistics from the relevant authorities.
The seller merely collects the sales tax on behalf of the relevant authorities.
Criticality to be determined by the relevant authorities.
members of the inspection bodies or employees of the relevant authorities;
Any action taken by the relevant authorities should be justifiable and thus should be premised on appropriate risk indicators.
I will pass on that observation to the relevant authorities in the Commission.
(...).It is unfortunate that some terrorists are living among us yet we are not reporting them to the relevant authorities .
The master shall ensure that information transmitted to radio stations is passed on in writing to the relevant authorities.
Citizens often have difficulties accessing social security entitlements especially because the relevant legislation is complex, difficult to understand and sometimes incorrectly applied by the relevant authorities.
Other Italian citizens have in the past complained to the relevant authorities about remarks intended to intimidate them on this website.
Eligibility is specific to the funding opportunity announcement (FOA) for each project published by the relevant authorities of the Department of Energy.
Obtaining permits and approvals from the relevant authorities.
The intelligence has been passed on to the relevant authorities.
Dlebta's residents objected to the deal and filed a complaint with the relevant authorities.
I'll square it with the relevant authorities.
We've cooperated with the relevant authorities.
A short term residence permit should not be connected to cooperation with the relevant authorities.
It should be made clear that the responsibility of the relevant authorities does not end with accreditation.
In addition, cooperation was received from the relevant authorities of the Government of Singapore.

Alternatives:

the appropriate authorities
the specific authorities
the designated authorities
the relevant agencies
the relevant bodies

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"the concerned authorities"

This phrase is used to refer to the authorities that are worried, interested, or involved in a specific matter.

Examples:

The concerned authorities are investigating the case.
Please report any suspicious activity to the concerned authorities.

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Both parties, the land owner and person purchasing the property need to sign the contract in the lawyer's presence before the papers can be finally registered with the concerned authorities (Land Registry), in the new owner's name.
The Commission would indeed alert the concerned authorities of the Member States and take any other action within its competence deemed appropriate, in case it received documented evidence on the matter.
The justification for urgent measures shall be detailed and clearly explained with particular emphasis on the unpredictability and the seriousness of the danger confronting the concerned authorities as well as the absolute necessity for immediate action to remedy it.
However, after the concerned authorities evolved a Conservation Master Plan and assured of adequate conservation and management of the property, the "in danger" tag attached to the heritage site has been removed by UNESCO in 2009.
(9) The current legal framework of the Falkland Islands maritime registry and its monitoring by the concerned authorities prevent the risk of unfair competition practices associated with flags of convenience which might cause a prejudice to a Community industry.

Alternatives:

the involved authorities
the interested authorities
the responsible authorities
the relevant authorities
the appropriate authorities

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