TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government Enacted1989

Railways Act, 1989 Section 53

Prohibition Against Transfer of Certain Tickets

Section Text


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.