Sir. - Yes.
Now we must go there and sign the attendance.
She is so arrogant.
She don't know how it is done in Trivandrum.
I will teach her a lesson.
Don't confront her directly.
We shall set a trap for her later.
No, Balu!
I can't allow this.
Sir! -I am going to..
Sir, don't go!
Hold this!
She will now see
my real face.
You wait and watch!
Madam.
There was a party program in the morning.
I got the invitation from the minister's office.
So... - So what?
I have marked only a half-day leave for you.
Come in the evening and sign for the afternoon session.
Every office has its rules and routines.
I shall ask the minister to call you.
For what?
To talk about your leave?
Anyway, I am a bit busy now.
Ask the minister to call in the evening.
I will talk to him.
Hey, Mahendran! Wait.
The flush in this toilet is not working.
So?
You should submit an application to get it fixed.
It will take time.
Why?
First, we must send a letter
to assistant engineer for building maintenance.
Once he reads it and is convinced
a team from there would come and inspect the toilet.
After the inspection
a report must be submitted to the executive engineer.
Once the executive engineer reads it and is convinced
he will give the sanction whenever he pleases.
After that, they will float tenders.
From the tenders received, one must be selected.
It does not end there.
The plumber would come when he pleases.
So, if you follow every rule
and wait till the plumber comes
you will no longer be in good health.
Hey, Mahendran!
Don't worry about my health.
First submit an application from here.
At least a tahsildar in the next generation
would benefit from it.
Okay. As you wish.
We provide any kind of service.
Our salaries will increase.
Any kind of service.
Salary will increase.
Any kind of service.
Why do these files keep piling up?
The law is giving ownership to stolen lands.
We continue our task of demarcating lands.
Enough of these amendments.
Any kind of service.
Aniyan sir, it's not a problem. - Sir, tea.
I will take care of it.
For sure?
Yes.
I shall call you again tomorrow.
I will call you tomorrow.
I will call you. But don't forget.
I will call you tomorrow.
Okay.
It was Aniyan sir.
It's about a quarry.
Today, Shobha madam went there for an inspection.
I wonder if she found any irregularities there.
Then why did you agree to take care of that?
I said that in my usual style.
Nowadays, even the ministers don't say
that they would take care of something.
If I think like that
I won't be able to help poor people.
Who is this poor guy who operates a quarry?
Mahi.
Let me be frank.
Don't get involved in unnecessary mess.
My darling Priya, it's not like that.
Then
every Malayali has some crookedness in their mind.
That is exactly the problem.
Those around you are also Malayalis.
How can we live here if we think like that?
Can you give me a paper to wipe my hand?
Take that.
This looks like some government order.
A copy of the collector's appointment order!
Where did you get this?
I made somebody take it.
Through the Right to Information Act.
It is only 10 rupees, right?
I like these things.
What are you going to do
with the collector's appointment order?
I just wanted to see that.
I wanted to know who all are sending
these guys here.
That's it.
See? - Hey Vinu, serve this tea.
[Taluk Office]
Government officials are not above citizens.
Other than my salary
I will not accept any money or gifts
for the services I provide.
I will strive everyday
to provide selfless service to the public.
I pledge that on this Revenue Day.
Jai Hind! - Jai Hind!
Madam, please say a few words.
I wish you all a Happy Revenue Day.
I see this day
as a reminder
to the huge responsibilities
that we need to fulfill.
I request each and every one of you
to consider with service mentality
each complainant who comes here.
And also to cooperate with them.
Thank you.
Balagopal! - Yes, Madam.
Mahedran has not come, right?
He is on the way.
Tell him to meet me when he comes.
Madam.
As your inspection is complete
please move the file of our quarry fast.
As it remains closed, we are suffering a huge loss.
There are about 150 workers.
They are struggling.
Mr. Azad.
I don't think I can help you.
There are houses
within one kilometer radius of the quarry.
It is not permissible
as per the new order.
Not only that
you have already mined more granite
than what is actually allowed
under the old guidelines.
Azad.
I don't have any intention to trouble you
or help you.
I shall send my report to the RDO soon.
Did anybody call you from the minister's office.
Yes, the PS called.
I have told him everything as how it is.
They have asked me to submit the report.
I will send it today itself.
You may do whatever you want.
What I wanted to tell you is...
Sir, I am a bit busy now.
It's.... What I was about to say... - Don't!
Madam!
I don't know how it is now.
But even the fan that is above your head
is my contribution.
Azad!
Take your fan with you when you go.
Madam, it's the problem of the workers here.
Anwar! - Yes!
I...
Damn!
Later.
Madam, did you call me?
Yes, Mahendran.
You were not there
when we took the Revenue Day pledge in the morning.
What to do, Madam.
There was a huge traffic block
at Vellayambalam Round.
It's okay.
I called you to take the pledge. Here.
In the revenue family...
You are so funny!
Madam, do you really want me to..
Mahendran, it is good to remember our duties
once in a year.
Stop rolling your eyes. Take the pledge.
In the revenue family...
I...
Okay.
I am proud that I am a member of the Revenue family.
I see my job at the Revenue Department
where interactions with people happen the most
as the best opportunity to serve people.
I will be committed to
serve the public
in any hostile situations
without considering
any time restrictions
along with other members of the Revenue family
Government officials are not..
Government officials are not above the citizens.
Other than my salary
I will not accept any money or gifts
in return for the services I provide.
I promise that I will strive everyday
to provide selfless service to the public.
Jai Hind!
Tahsildar is so adamant, Mahi.
What to do? I had talked to her.
What is her background?
I mean... family?
All she has is a daughter.
She is an Engineering student.
She got divorced when the girl was only four or five years old.
So, she is venting that frustration upon us.
Obviously!
What if we offer her something?
No. It won't work out.
She will do everything according to the rules and laws.
But can anyone be so obstinate in Revenue Department?
Here we deal with so many records like deeds, 'thandaper', and so on.
How can we get things done?
Even a grain of sand in Kerala is under the Revenue Department.
If each officials decide that
they will do everything
only according to the law
those who sleeps at their houses now
will have to sleep on streets.
Indeed,
It's her frustration.
Nothing else.
Sir.
If you speak to the minister once again
will that change anything?
She was posted here
upon the special interest of the minister.
That is why we have to bear with her.
Anyway, it's my need to see her gone from here.
I will take care of that.
Dear all,
Please listen.
A disaster management class
being led by the Fire Force
is going to be held here today.
The officials will give us a lecture
on how to handle the fire hazards
that may happen in our day-to-day lives.
After the lecture,
if you have any doubts,
you may ask them directly.
So, I invite Arun sir, a Fire Force official
to lead the class.
Hello! Hello! Yes. Tell me.
Okay.
Excuse me.
Usually, in our homes...
I had come the other day for genuinity certificate.
They asked me to meet the clerk at the B Section.
A program is happening here. You may come later.
I can't. Please get it done somehow.
[Disaster Management Training Class]
Though fire is of use to us.
it will turn dangerous
if not handled with care.
Now let's look into how the fire happens.
Sir. - What?
Sir. - Yes.
I wonder if Satheesh sir
getting too haughty.
That too despite always being in dust and cobwebs.
True.
He is too haughty.
This is fire extinguisher.
If we take this fire extinguisher..
When we were having tea in the evening
he was making fun of our service organization.
He was saying that
there will be a change in rule after two years
and then all will know their places.
I felt that he was talking about you.
Then, let's do something.
Let us make him search for some old title deed file
today itself.
Okay.
Let him eat some dust.
Then he will know how to behave.
How old should be the file?
Of 1980s?
Older.
1940s.
Won't that be a bit cruel?
He may die of wheezing.
Will he? - Yes.
If so, 1960s. Fixed.
1960s.
Let him search.
Gas cylinder is one thing
that causes most of the fire hazards
in our houses and institutions.
Let's see how to douse fire easily
if there is an emergency.
Watch carefully.
Take a thick cotton cloth like this.
Put it in water.
Then wrap the cylinder with it
from behind, like this.
Did everybody see?
After the fire is doused
don't forget to turn off the valve of the cylinder.
Gas is so costly these days.
See how they are playing with it?
Don't they have anything else to do?
Did everyone see what we have done here?
We need someone from among you
to do what we did just now.
Can anybody volunteer? Who is ready?
Suresh, come. Don't be afraid. - Please somebody come.
Sir, please come. - Call somebody from among them.
Please come. We will make sure that you are safe.
Don't be afraid.
Don't waste time. Come fast.
Look, someone is leaving because he is afraid.
He is afraid.
What is it, Menaka?
Sir, this is a good program.
Come.
It's for vote of thanks. - Hey, sir.
All the documents in this Taluk Office
are kept at the Records Room.
If a fire breaks out there,
Satheesh is the one who must do something.
So, I suggest Satheeshan to volunteer for this.
Sir!
So, now we have a volunteer.
Everyone, please clap your hands.
Renjith, light the fire.
If Satheesh does not have the courage
someone else would do.
I... I... I am not afraid.
If anyone else wants this opportunity, let them do it.
No one else wants this opportunity.
You should do it.
So,
for us
Satheeshan sir will douse the fire
on this gas cylinder.
I get rashes when I am exposed to heat.
Go ahead, sir. Douse the fire.
Oh, no!
Come on.
Go ahead.
Come, come.
Come on, sir.
Jacob sir.
Douse the fire, Satheesh!
Come on, Satheesh sir.
Come, sir.
Well done!
I am fed up with this nonsense!
Is this a government office or circus tent?
And these morons are clapping for him!
I should get my certificate now!
Who is in charge of B Section?
Nobody!
I will come back in the evening.
If I do not get my certificate
I will set this office on fire.
It will burn!
Then you can use this cloth to douse the fire. Here!
Keep it!
Thanks. - No mention.
I am all wet. Now I have to take a bath.
These buggers always spoil our programs.
Do you want this?
I am looking into it.
Hello. - Balu.
I am here, downstairs. Near the Recreation Room.
Come here along with the delegates for the meeting.
There is a strike explanation meeting.
I forgot that, sir.
Are there too many people?
Not at all. - Then come fast.
Okay.
You wait here for some time.
Today is a very busy day. -Sir, what about...
Menaka, there is a strike explanation meeting. Come fast.
You are the only woman member.
Jacob sir.
Sir, we can deal with it later.
We have a strike explanation meeting.
Mahendran sir is waiting downstairs. Come.
Please tell Mahendran sir..
He is the main official. Why don't you understand.
Vijayan sir, you are a delegate for the Meet.
Don't be slow.
Sir, Sir. Mahendran sir...
I have already called and informed them.
[Tehsil office]
Sir, I have been waiting for so long.
Wait. I will be right back.
Madam. - Yes, Mahendran.
Come. Sit.
Did you look into this person's file?
What is the real problem in this?
When the title deed was issued
we did not get enough time
to hold a survey and demarcate the land.
So, we made a sketch and allotted the title deed
as we usually do.
[Shobha Kumari, Tahsildar]
During the last rainy season
a land slide happened in that area.
So, the geography of that entire area changed.
Now what we can do
is to conduct a re-survey
and issue a new title deed.
Then, as you already know
it will take some time.
The knot you made on that file
is actually a noose
around the neck of my daughter.
She has a hole in her heart, by birth.
I will get a loan
only if I get this land.
I need that to get her further treatment.
You also must be having children, right?
What is the use of that land if I get it sometime in the future.
It won't be of any use, even to bury my daughter, if she dies.
Saji!
It's for the sake of my child.
Please help me.
Why can't we allot the title deed of any government land
which is already surveyed?
We can do a land re-assignment
and give them a title deed which is already there.
We can get an order
considering this to be a special case.
I will do so, Madam.
Don't worry.
We will find a solution.
Thank you, Madam.
Sir, I said that out of my tension.
Forgive me. - I know. It's okay.
Thank you, Madam.
Mahendran sir is so upset today.
Don't take this to him now.
Hello, Aniyan sir. - Hello, Mahi.
No progress as of now. I will call you when ready.
Then, you don't have to call me so frequently.
I am a bit... busy.
I should meet Mahendran sir anyhow.
Why don't you understand! - I...
This is a minor issue.
Don't go. - I will go.
Wait! - No. I can't wait.
Sir.
Babu, sit.
Sir, I haven't slept for three days.
Didn't you consult a doctor?
Doctor... - Babu, you sit.
I will die sir. - Then don't sit. Go and do it.
Sit.
Sir.
What's your problem, Babu?
N... N... Newspaper!
Sir, read this news.
What is it? - Read it.
'A flock of birds is creating trouble
at Paruthippura Village Office.'
'The unbearable stench of excreta
of these birds
has become a menace
for the public here.'
'The concerned authorities
including the village officer
are not taking any steps
to find a solution to this problem.'
'It is gross negligence from their part.'
Is that it?
Ask someone to cut off the branches
above the road.
Then it won't be a problem for the road users.
Isn't it?
You will do the same, if you are in my place, won't you?
That was all I wanted to hear.
Any responsible official would do the same, right?
Why does he keep asking the same question?
Yes. I did the same.
It was then everything went awry.
'Dear friends of Haritharajyam channel.'
'Welcome to a new video.'
'Dear nature lovers,
if you aren't brave enough
don't watch this video.'
'In our land, we are taught
guests are gods.'
'But in the same land, many migratory birds
have fallen dead today.'
'They died after
the branches of a tree in front of Paruthippura Village Office
were cut off.'
'The village officer here is responsible for this disaster.'
'I filed a complaint against them
and the Forest Department registered a case.'
'Mr. Babu, you will have to give an explanation.'
'This Haritharajyam will make you pay the price.'
'Just remember that!'
Balu sir, don't go.
This is smelly affair.
Yes. The smell was unbearable.
But we were somehow managing to move forward
bearing all that.
Then they said it was negligence.
When the public and the Press began to agitate
I made the branches of the tree to be cut off.
Then I became the culprit.
My bad luck!
Give me your hand.
You should save me from this mess.
Babu, what can I do?
The case is registered by the Forest Department.
Then I am going to commit suicide.
Babu, calm down. - No, I won't.
Let me see what I can do.
Please, sir.
If so,
I shall meet Shobha madam
and inform her about all these.
Isn't that a good idea?
That is a very good idea. Absolutely.
For God's sake...
It will be easier to arrange widow pension
for the families of dead birds
than to convince her.
Mahendran sir.
Mahendran sir! - Yes.
Sir, I am telling you once again.
You are going to kill yourself, right?
Wait for two or three days.
Then I will tell you whether to die or not.
For sure? - Yes.
Okay.
Sir, there is a vacancy
in our Village Office.
It will be good if we get a lady staff.
Now there is only one lady staff there.
I can take care of that. - Can you?
Please warn the new staff
about this downpour of excreta.
Bird shit.
I will definitely do that.
Sir, aren't there any birds here?
Yes, yes.
But the birds here
have social commitment.
They don't excrete on road.
Yes. Very decent.
Are they? - Yes.
May the migratory birds
never come here.
Are you cursing us?
No. I said that out of my desperation.
Let me go.
These birds are making
making my life miserable.
Shobha madam. - Yes.
Can I take a leave
on next Wednesday?
What's the matter, Kuttan?
The girl I am going to marry
is working in Dubai.
She is going back on that day.
Is your marriage fixed?
Yes, Madam.
We have been in a relationship for around six years.
Somehow, I managed to convince her family.
That is strange.
Is it that difficult for a Taluk Office employee
to convince a girl's family?
You don't know, Madam.
In our place, it's really difficult.
Then you should have said the same dialogue
which people tell us all the time.
Which dialogue?
I will ask the chief minister to call you.
That is true, Madam.
Sir!
Isn't this the application form?
Yes. This is the one.
In this...
Alright... - Add the name here.
survey number here.
also add 'thandaper'.
Then pay the tax at C Section
and come to my table.
Sir, just a minute.
Where should I write name? - Don't trouble yourself.
Do you see that guy sitting over there?
That person.
He?
Give it to him. He will write it for you.
Will he write, sir?
Please give it to him, sir.
Okay.
Such a snob!
We are from the Vigilance Department.
Is tahsildar here? - Yes.
Are you a staff here? - Yes.
Don't allow anyone to come inside for sometime.
It's a raid.
Yes? - My name is Madhu.
I am from the Vigilance Department.
Please be seated, sir.
That's okay. It's a raid.
Madam!
We need to take some files with us
for a detailed verification.
I have asked the clerks in the concerned sections
to get those files.
Okay.
This is the receipt for those files.
We shall contact you
if we need any further information.
Okay, sir.
Thank you, Madam.
What can I tell them?
My dear Shibu sir,
there is much to say about Shobha Madam.
She is strict, right?
Yes.
Don't irritate her. - Mahi!
Coming. - Come sometime when you are free.
We should have a detailed chat one day.
You will laugh your head off.
Then, okay.
We shall meet soon. - Okay, Mahi.
Will call you later. - Okay, sir.
Do you have change?
How much?
Ten rupees. - Here.
How is it?
So tasty.
Hello!
Long time!
You must be very busy.
You have to demolish the houses of poor people like us
and send us to the streets.
What are you saying?
Even yesterday, when I met the minister
I told him about your problem.
Thank you, so much.
It seems you don't trust me.
Shall I ask you something? - Yes.
Do you know my name?
Yes. - Then what is it?
Your name is... er...
I remember that your name was as good as your heart.
Don't try to fool me.
What is the point in being angry at you?
You act as per the government's order.
I too knew that it was 'poramboke' land.
But...
I had no other option.
Don't give up so easily.
Do you still have that ladle
with which he hit on our staff's head?
Let's wield it and try once again.
Don't be silly, sir.
You are so silly.
Dear.
Does he fool you too like this?
Not as much as he fools the public.
Still
be cautious.
We shall go at 11 o'clock. - Okay.
Madam. - Good morning.
I will give this now.
Okay. - Did you call Mahi?
He is not picking.
Must be on the way. - Okay.
Let me try once again.
Ma...Madam.
Yes?
What is this, Jacob? - It's a memo, Madam.
You have been suspended pending investigation.
It's following the raid that was held yesterday.
What? - You are suspended, Madam.
Madam.
Shall I... - Okay, Jacob.
Okay, Madam.
Sir. - Yes.
The suspension will be
only for around one month, right?
We can't know. It may extend upto six months.
No, sir.
She has been suspended pending investigation.
I think it will end soon.
So?
It will end soon. - Why are you so sad?
If somebody falls
we must stand with them, sir.
I will stand with her.
Mahi, didn't you know?
About the suspension, right?
Then, have this.
What is this? - Memo.
Didn't you tell him? - What?
I was about to tell him.
Then you came.
You have also been suspended pending investigation.
What?
The investigation is on the issuance of a new title deed
to a person named Saji.
Shobha Madam signed the file
recommended by Deputy Talsildar Mahendran.
He is correct.
The suspension is for six months.
You are right. It's six months.
'You are lucky. Have this.'
'Here. Be happy.'
'Saji!'
'Don't forget to give me a treat.'
But why?
My downfall
But why?
This curse today?
But why?
I had this bad fate?
But why?
Here. Drink it.
Sir?