Indian Consulate just updated randomly without prior notice: Please note that the competent authorities in India have decided that henceforth PCC will only be issued after receipt of fresh police verification on the PCC application. This will apply to all categories of applicants. The processing time after receipt of application from the BLS (the outsourced agency) will be about 6 weeks or it can be issued after receipt of approval, which can be earlier or later. Applicants are requested to assess their requirements for obtaining PCC for India well in advance and submit their applications accordingly at the BLS, since walk-in will be practicable, given the instructions.
NO IDEA WHY THEY ARE DOING THIS.. ANYONE ? BEFORE THEY HAD A CORONA EXCUSE AND NOW THIS NEW UPDATE (JUST CAUSING DELAY).