New Delhi, Nov 20, Nov. 21 -- The Delhi Lieutenant Governor has amended the Delhi Epidemic Disease Management of Covid-19 regulations 2020, which empowers any 'authorised person' to slap a fine of Rs 2,000 for a series of activities including not wearing masks.

"Authorised persons shall be empowered to impose a fine of Rs 2,000 for offence for violating directives/guidelines pertaining to the following," says a Delhi government notification, dated November 20.

The activities listed are observation of quarantine rules, maintaining of social distancing, wearing of face masks or cover in all public places. It also includes prohibition of spitting in public places as well as prohibition on consumption of paan, gutka, tobacco in public areas...