ILR (Work Permit+HSMP+Tier 1) Set (O) Application

I applied for the application on the basis of a Work permit converted to HSMP (MBA scheme) and then final year on Tier 1. Fairly straight forward application along with dependent spouse with not more than 100 absences.

Filed: 8th September 2009
Acknowledgment letter: 9th September 2009
Paid for: 10th September 2009

Had emergency travel so requested expedience in processing on the 03rd December 2009 or withdrawal of case in case they could not respond. Several subsequent faxes to get an update from them but no use. Called today as 14 weeks gone but they said I need to one more day as the rule is you can after 14 weeks have passed not when 14 weeks have passed. I don't even know whether my request was forwarded to the relevant team.

Anybody have the same timelines? Have you been issued an ILR? I can see some lucky brothers and sisters who have but some more responses might be encouraging. Does anyone know how long before the relevant case worker team receives correspondences and sends passport back.

Any quick reply would be appreciated.