Section 31: Mode and form of application

31. Mode and form of application (1) A workman or an employer, who desires the determination of a question arising out of an accident in which compensation is or might be claimed, shall lodge with the clerk of the Industrial Court a written application in the prescribed form accompanied by particulars containing— (a) a concise statement of the circumstances under which the application is made, and the relief or order which the applicant claims, or the question which he desires to have determined; (b) the full name and address of the applicant and of his attorney or agent; and (c) the name and address of the respondent. (2) Where the application is made by an employer, it shall be accompanied by— (a) a statement as to whether he admits his liability to pay compensation or denies liability, and whether the admission or denial is total or partial; [Issue 1] W9 – 18 Revised Laws of Mauritius (b) where he admits or denies liability partially, a statement of the extent to which he admits or denies liability; and (c) in the case of a denial of liability, the ground of denial. (3) Where the clerk of the Court is satisfied that the applicant is, owing to illiteracy, blindness or any other physical cause, unable to furnish the information required, he shall himself fill in the application and particulars of the prescribed form.