I read about a Mamlatdar in Chapter 21. What was his story and how was his job described?

Chapter 21 introduces a story about a man who was highly educated with a B.A. degree and had a successful government career, eventually becoming a Mamlatdar and then a Collector. The chapter notes that it was by his good fortune that he came into the company of Sai Baba. The post of Mamlatdar is described using a vivid analogy. From the outside, the job looked appealing, much like a hill that appears beautiful from a distance. However, as Chapter 21 clarifies, upon closer inspection, it was like being surrounded by thorny bushes, indicating that the position was fraught with difficulties and challenges despite its high status.