What was Mamlatdar Dev's response to the Sanyasi's request for help with the cow protection fundraiser, and what was his reasoning?

When the Sanyasi pleaded for help with the cow protection fundraiser, Mamlatdar Dev did not agree to help at that moment. As detailed in Chapter 40, Dev explained that there was already another collection underway in the town, organized by prominent citizens Raosaheb Narottam Sheti and the Nagarseth. He told the Sanyasi that because of this existing fundraising effort, there was no room for a new collection. He advised the Sanyasi that the timing was unfavorable and suggested he return to the town after two to four months, at which point they could reconsider the matter.