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THE RAILWAYS ACT, 1989 · CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS

Section 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.