Railways Act : Prohibition against transfer of certain tickets. Indian Bare Acts :

Railways Act,1989

Act No : 24

Section : Prohibition against transfer of certain tickets.

53. Prohibition against transfer of certain tickets.- 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.