Claim filing procedure allows group applications, employer notice, and ex-parte hearing or dismissal for non-appearance. A single application may be filed on behalf of, or in respect of, any number or group of employees in the same establishment when their claims relate to the same wage period or an incident of discrimination. The application is to be made in Form-II, manually or electronically, along with the documents specified in that form, before the notified authority. The authority must serve notice in Form VIII on the employer, require appearance with relevant documents and witnesses, and inform the applicant of the hearing date.