Section 2(3)(j) in M.P. Abolition of Proprietary Rights (Estates, Mahals, Alienated Lands) Act, 1950
(j)"mahal", in relation to merged territories, means any area other than land in possession of a raiyot which has been separately assessed to land revenue, whether such land revenue be payable or has been released, compounded for or redeemed in whole or in part;