Who was the Mamlatdar that Chapter 21 introduces, and what was his background?

Chapter 21 introduces a devotee of Sai Baba who held the post of Mamlatdar. According to the text, this man was "highly educated in English" and possessed a B.A. degree. He had a successful career, slowly progressing to become a renowned officer and eventually rising to the position of Collector. The chapter notes that by good fortune, he obtained the company of Sai Baba. His job as Mamlatdar is described metaphorically as a hill that looks beautiful from afar but is surrounded by thorny bushes up close, implying it was a difficult and challenging role despite its high status.