Railways Act, 1989
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VIII — CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS · Section 53

Prohibition against transfer of certain tickets

Not yet verified with the latest version of the bare act.
Text as per India Code

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.

Judgments on Section 53