Rule 47. Venue of proceedings, transfer of matters and processing of application

(1)(a) A competent authority for the area shall process an application under section 92 before or by a competent authority for the area in which—

(i) the accident took place which resulted in the injury; or

(ii) the employee or in case of his death the dependants claiming the compensation ordinarily reside; or

(iii) the employer has his registered office:

Provided that no application shall be processed before or by a competent authority other than the competent authority having the jurisdiction over the area in which the accident took place without his giving notice in Form-XVIII to the competent authority having jurisdiction over the area and the State Government concerned.

(b) The competent authority under clause (b) or clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 92 may initiate the proceedings afresh or he may continue the previous proceedings initiated under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 91 as if the same or any of its part had been taken before him if he is satisfied that the interest of the parties shall not thereby be prejudiced.

(2)Transfer of records or money.-(1) If any matter under the Code is required to be processed before or by a competent authority other than the competent authority having jurisdiction over the area in which the accident took place the former may for the proper disposal of the matter call for in Form-XIX a detailed report including transfer of any records or money remaining with the latter and on receipt of such a request he shall comply with the same:

Provided that if any further enquiry is necessary in the area in which the accident took place for framing of issues or for determining the amount of compensation, the competent authority, before whom the application has been filed, may require the competent authority of the area in which the accident took place to conduct such enquiries and to serve such notices or orders as may be necessary for the purpose of such enquiries