Section 53

Prohibition against transfer of certain tickets.

The Railways Act, 1989

  • Act 24 of 1989
  • Ministry of Railways
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Railways.

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    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.

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