Yes that's true. New Delhi visa office was working on 25th. Their holidas are on Dec 25,26 and Jan 1st.
I guess that's true for other vo' s as well.
5 other people from the forum got DM from ndvo the same day.
Such a wonderful Christmas gift.
Congrats.
I happened to have the same thing.
I guess PPR will come after 27th only.
May be by the first week of January.
But I strongly believe before new year since that will count towards the total number applications completed by the vo In a specific year.
In general they would do a background check as the last part of eligibility process.
Unless your file is complete usually they won't run the BGC.
Which means your fees are paid and accepted.
Hope this helps.