What happened when the Sanyasi first tried to get a donation for cow protection from the Mamlatdar?

When the Sanyasi first approached the Mamlatdar, a man named Dev, for a donation for cow protection, his request was politely declined. As detailed in Chapter 40, Dev explained that it was not an opportune time for another collection. He pointed out that a separate fund was already being raised in the town by Raosaheb Narottam Sheti and the Nagarseth for the poor. Consequently, Dev told the Sanyasi that there was no room for his collection at that moment and advised him to return to the town after two to four months when conditions might be more favorable.