Who is the new character introduced towards the end of Chapter 21, and what is his background?

Towards the end of Chapter 21, a new story begins, introducing a man who was highly accomplished in the worldly sense. The text describes him as being "highly educated in English" and holding a B.A. degree. Through his career, he progressed steadily, first obtaining the post of Mamlatdar and later rising to the position of a Collector. The chapter notes that by "good fortune," this distinguished officer obtained the company of Sai Baba. The narration also offers a brief commentary on his Mamlatdar post, comparing it to a hill that looks beautiful from a distance but is actually surrounded by thorny bushes up close, implying the job was prestigious but fraught with difficulties, setting the stage for his future story.