(1) An application for an order under this Part for the payment of money may be made--(a) by the person to whom the money is payable, or(b) with the written consent and on behalf of that person--by an inspector, by a person employed in a Public Service agency or by an officer of an industrial organisation concerned in the industry to which the proceedings relate.
(2) A single application may be made by a person for 2 or more orders against the employer. A single application may also be made by an officer of an industrial organisation for orders against an employer on behalf of 2 or more persons.
(3) An application for an order may only be made if the money became due within the period of 6 years immediately before the application was made.