always the reply will be "under consideration"
but to me knowldege 35 to 40 working days they are taking for the application posted in UK once the payment is cleared.

My Timelines:

WP -> Tier1 (General)
Applied: 17-Aug-08
Received: 19-Aug-08
Payment Taken: 19-Aug-08 (UK Postal Order)
Confirmation letter for Payment Taken: 25-Aug-08
Stamped: 25-Sep-08 - Valid for 3 years
Passport Received: 10-Oct-08

Thanks a lot for this forum members!!!!