porting

1) If we get sim from airtel store do they make FRC for free. 2) If we r gng through agent should we do FRC from agent 3) Can I recharge 489 plan with 77 days validity as FRC can some pls let me know Note: Porting SIM in same state

I recently raised a porting request for porting my Vi sim to Airtel. Airtel's agent came to my home and completed KYC(?). He asked me that he must complete First Recharge (FRC) for Rs.349 right then for porting to complete. When I inquired about if it's mandatory, he said it's a must. When I...