M.Mouse has it correct. The next time you get frustrated with the Indian ATC folks just take the trouble to go up in the tower and se their conditions and equipment. Don,t expect the elevator to work however so be prepared for a long climb.. .Some years ago after a series of, totally unreasonable, to us, delays getting into Delhi we went over to have words. We left with a totally different attitude and appreciation. In fact it is a wonder that the system works at all and it is only the guys that make it work. With a corrupt government/DGCA that will not provide money for equipment there is no hope.. .So, please before you go off the deep end, go and see for yourself.