If you have had a prior refusal, the fast-track (or premium) service is not something you can qualify for. They need extra time to pull up your transcripts and match your current circumstances to your previous circumstances.
If you paid for fast-track, they will generally keep the money and put your application in the normal queue.
On the VFS India site…
If you have been refused a visa for any one of these countries or
overstayed your visa to the UK or been removed or otherwise been
required to leave the UK, the processing of your application is likely
to take longer than the processing times set out below, and is
unsuitable for the priority process.
Source UK Visa Information – India
Adding…
The way to restore eligibility for fast-track service following a refusal is generally to get a visa to the USA, but this is not always the case. These policies are set locally.
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4 Mar, 2024
4 Mar, 2024