- It is settled that Government property cannot be handed over to any private person without obtaining approval of Government — Though the Secretary Health has accorded approval of the agreement entered between the parties, however, the approval accorded by him is quite illegal as, Held: Secretary Health is not empowered to accord approval unless it is validated through Government Notification. Mumtaz Rasool Mir v. Tariq Mir & 6 others 2011 SCR 299 (B)