Can you tell me about the government officer who was introduced in the latter half of Chapter 21?

In Chapter 21, a story is introduced about a man who was highly educated in English, possessing a B.A. degree. He progressed steadily in his career to become a renowned officer, first as a Mamlatdar and eventually rising to the post of Collector. The chapter notes that it was by his good fortune that he obtained the company of Sai Baba. The text also provides a brief but vivid description of the Mamlatdar position, comparing it to a hill that looks beautiful from afar but is actually surrounded by thorny bushes up close, implying the role was prestigious but fraught with difficulties.