Indefinite is after 4 or 5 years?

Hi,
I got extension for 3 years and on letter from HO stated like this;
You may apply for Further Leave to Remain before the expiry of this period. They haven’t mentioned for indefinite.
But according to HSMP after 4 years stay in UK can apply for indefinite.
So anyone can plz clear it that we can apply for indefinite after 4 years stay or indefinite is only granted after 5 years according to new immigration policy?

Regards
Bukhari

We don't know yet, as the new immigration policy pertaining to ILR hasn't yet been finalised.

Bukhari wrote:Hi,
I got extension for 3 years and on letter from HO stated like this;
You may apply for Further Leave to Remain before the expiry of this period. They haven’t mentioned for indefinite.
But according to HSMP after 4 years stay in UK can apply for indefinite.
So anyone can plz clear it that we can apply for indefinite after 4 years stay or indefinite is only granted after 5 years according to new immigration policy?

Regards
Bukhari

Thanks bani,
If HO implements that ILR will be granted after 5 years stay in UK then it will effect from date of announcement and onwards or it also applies to pervious cases.
Many Thanks

Regards
Naeem