chaudhuri
/ˈtʃaʊˌdʌri
/noun (plural chaudhuris) Indian
A government employee who supplies and is in charge of workers and materials for public works.The chaudhuris, had authority to deal with the complaints of debts, thefts and petty quarrels and to impose paltry fines.
Origin
From Hindi caudharī, literally 'holder of four', or from Sanskrit cakradhārin, denoting the bearer of a discus as a sign of authority.