Kathmandu: Mahabir Pun, the founder of National Innovation Center, has alerted by the government after auctioning medals honored by the government.
Ministry of Home Affairs has sent a letter to Pun asking not to put national awards for auction.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has sent a letter to Pun with the information that it is illegal to put awards in the auction.
Pun announced that various honors including the historic Rashtradeep Bibhushan to be auctioned.
He put Bibhushan in the auction saying that the government did not support as promised for the operation of the agricultural material company.
At the same time, Pun has requested the government take back the medals if he cannot auction it.