Just to update everyone, i received my passport yesterday from the HO with a brand new RC valid until 2015. They sent me the wrong covering letter, cancelled my previous RC and issued me a new one for 5 years.
So I guess I was successful in retaining my residence.
Applied: 11 Feb 2010
HO Recd: 12 Feb 2010
Chased after 3 months and then kept calling Ho twice a month.
Send a complaint email on 10th August 2010.
Called HO on 18th August, was told that a decision had been made on my application,
Received all documents yesterday RC issued on 15 Aug 2010 (which was a SUNDAY)
all the best to everyone waiting for their RC it should be with them soon.
thanks