Just an update for forum members. I raised a general CSE about status of application in Mid-may to which I received a response on Friday:
"Background checks are presently in progress. Also, receipt of the landing fee has not been recorded at this date."
As you all know, I paid for RPRF online (via credit card) and sent soft copy of receipt to LVO. Obviously, they did not acknowledge receipt of that email. In any case, I am not going down without a fight (I was previously in a hurry to get COPR so I could attend a wedding. But thanks to LVO, I won't be able to make it now). Hence, instead of accepting defeat, I have written a formal letter and sent it to LVO (both hard and soft copy) explaining whole scenario. I also made it clear that their website allows me to pay online and if that does not work with LVO, they need to change the website. Let's see what happens. But since I am not in a hurry anymore, I feel like I need to make a point here. We are not here to be taken for fools.
On a more general note, I get a feeling that LVO does not finish the background checks / security checks until RPRF has been encashed.
I shall keep you all updated. Good luck to all and congrats to the people with the good news...
