What reason did Mamlatdar Dev give for initially refusing to help the Sanyasi with his collection for the cow shelter?

When the Sanyasi first requested help with a donation drive, Mamlatdar Dev explained that the timing was not suitable. According to chapter 40, Dev informed the Sanyasi that another fundraising effort was already underway in the town, led by Raosaheb Narottam Sheti and the Nagarseth. He stated, "In that, how can there be room for your collection?" Believing it would be ineffective to start a second collection simultaneously, Dev advised the Sanyasi that the present time was unfavorable and suggested he return to the town after two or four months to try again.