Originally Posted by
stcroixav
This the message I got from an authorised (by India Embassy) visa consultant:
"Transit Visa are valid for halts of up to 72 hours in India within 15 days from the date of issue of the visa and must be obtained before departure. Transit Visa cannot be obtained from immigration counters at ports of entry in India. Evidence of onward travel to a destination outside India is required"
I guess u can then apply within 15 days of ur travel..keep all docs ready and then there shd not be any problem.. u can spk to them to know abt processing times , exact visa doc requirements etc..