Thank you for sharing your experience. Just FYI I have emailed AOPA-India to look into this matter because it is high time that DGCA looks into the regulations. India looses pilots to other countries bcoz of dumb rules.
i am sure you must be a pilot. I suggest you email them regarding same issue. The more we let them know about our concerns the more they can gain support and pressurize DGCA to make reforms.
I am planning to write a petition on change dot org. If i have enough support I we can take this matter forward.