Section 53: Prohibition against transfer of certain tickets.

The Railways Act, 1989Central Act · Act 24 of 1989

A ticket issued in the name of a person shall be used only by that person:

Provided that nothing contained in this section shall prevent mutual transfer of a seat or berth by passengers travelling by the same train:

Provided further that a railway servant authorised in this behalf may permit change of name of a passenger having reserved a seat or berth subject to such circumstances as may be prescribed.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Railways Act, 1989
Section	53
Marginal note	Prohibition against transfer of certain tickets.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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