How did Dev, the Mamlatdar, respond when a Sanyasi appealed to his sense of duty for a cow protection fundraiser?

When a Sanyasi approached Dev for help with a cow protection fundraiser, he appealed to Dev's responsibility as the officer of the Taluka. As recounted in Chapter 40, Dev did not immediately agree. He explained that another collection, led by Raosaheb Narottam Sheti, was already in progress for a different cause. Citing this, Dev stated that the timing was unfavorable for a new collection drive and advised the Sanyasi to return to the town after two to four months. This demonstrates Dev navigating his public duties by prioritizing existing community commitments before taking on new ones.