Who was the Mamlatdar introduced in Chapter 21, and what was his career like?

Chapter 21 introduces a new story about a man who was highly educated in English, holding a B.A. degree. He progressed steadily in his career, first obtaining the post of Mamlatdar and later rising to the position of Collector. The text notes that it was by his good fortune that he obtained the company of Sai Baba. While the post of Mamlatdar was prestigious and looked good from the outside, the chapter provides a nuanced view of the role. It is compared to a hill that seems beautiful from afar but is actually surrounded by thorny bushes up close, suggesting the job was fraught with difficulties despite its high status. This introduction sets the stage for a story about this officer's connection to Sai.