Clause 150

In proceedings under this Part where it appears to the Commissioner that there are more employees or sub-contractors for labour than one having a common claim or similar claims against the same employer or person liable, it shall not be necessary for each of them to make a separate claim under this Part, but the Commissioner may, if he thinks fit, permit one or more of them to lodge a memorandum or make a claim and to attend and act on behalf of and generally to represent the others, and the Commissioner may proceed to adjudicate on the several or joint claim of each and every such employee or sub-contractor for labour:Provided that where the Commissioner is of the opinion that the interests of the employer or person liable are or are likely to be prejudiced by the non-attendance of any employee or sub-contractor for labour, he shall require the personal attendance of such employee or sub-contractor for labour.