An order issued by the Commissioner of Transport said sending or receiving calls, messages, playing games, listening to music, taking photos or making videos while driving had been banned.
Using cell phones even when the vehicle was stationary or caught up in a traffic jam will also not be allowed.
A penalty of Rs 500 would be imposed for the first offence and up to Rs 5,000 fine for the second or subsequent offences will be slapped on the repeated offender.
The licensing authority can also disqualify a person from holding a driving license or revoke it.