India, April 13 -- Ahmedabad on Monday joined the list of cities which have made it compulsorily for people to wear masks in public places in the wake novel coronavirus spread.

Violators will have to pay a penalty Rs 1,000 on the first offence and Rs 5,000 on all subsequent violations, according to an order by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.

"All persons when in a public place within the jurisdiction of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation shall compulsorily wear masks or cover their mouth and nose with a handkerchief or other loose cloth tied properly around the mouth and nose," read the order, which will remain in force till further orders.

People who violate the rules will be booked under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) if th...