Question : CULTIVATION OF GANJA IN DELHI



(a) whether illegal cultivation of ganja has been reported in Delhi recently;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the persons responsible and exemplary punishment proposed against those involved?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE ( SHRI GINGEE N. RAMACHANDRAN )


(a) & (b) : Sir, Wild growth of cannabis plants was detected on 22nd and 23rd March 2001 over an area of approximately 15 acres of land in Shantivan and Shaktisthal areas of Delhi. The plants were destroyed by the Narcotics Control Bureau.

(c) : Since the growth was wild, it was not possible to fix responsibility on individuals.