Gruha Jyothi survey: Bescom asks owners of locked, vacant houses to submit documents by Oct. 31 - The HinduUpdated - October 18, 2026 06:57 am IST - BengaluruDuring the survey, Bescom identified 16.09 lakh locked houses and 28,519 vacant houses where no one was available to furnish the documents required for the survey. | Photo Credit: File photoAfter extending the deadline for the Gruha Jyothi door-to-door survey to October 31, Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (Bescom) has asked consumers who could not be covered during the ongoing survey, particularly those whose houses were found locked or vacant, to visit their nearest Bescom sub-division office and submit the required documents.On Thursday (October 15, 2026), Bescom said in a release that the move was aimed at ensuring that all eligible beneficiaries are covered under the scheme and that none are left out of the survey.During the survey, Bescom identified 16.09 lakh locked houses and 28,519 vacant houses where no one was available to furnish the documents required for the survey.The release also stated that this is the final, one-time opportunity for beneficiaries to verify their documents, and that the Energy Department will not undertake the exercise again.Published - October 15, 2026 09:44 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }