(1) The Authority may apply to the court for an order requiring an employer or an employee to pay arrears of contributions.

(2) An application under subsection (1) to the District Court shall be to a judge of the District Court for the time being assigned to the district court district within which the employer or employee, in respect of which the application under subsection (1) is made, is located.

(3) An application under subsection (1) to the Circuit Court shall be to a judge of the Circuit Court for the circuit within which the employer or employee, in respect of which the application under subsection (1) is made, is located.

(4) The court may make an order under subsection (1) if it is satisfied -

(a) that any contributions payable to the Authority by an employer have become due and remain unpaid, or