Hi guys,
I received an email from CIC regarding my querry for some *other* stuff.
They made it pretty clear that all these delays in CIC processings (I will assume PR processing, PR card etc. as well) is due to shortage of employees. See the below quote from that email:
"The summer period makes it difficult for us to process all requests on time but we are making every efforts to have all late requests close as soon as possible."
So take it easy and relax, things will fall in place in due time with some delays.