An old woman with meager means has to walk downhill from her home to fetch water from a Panchayath well. Her hut is in desperate need of maintenance too. Advised by a well wisher, she decides to apply for government loan to mend her shack and build a well. But corrupt officers keep denying her application because she has no money for bribes. Learning about this, her employer, retired army colonel decides to teach the officers an unforgettable lesson.