Tamil Nadu Labour Department has lodged cases against 17 cement dealers in Madurain. After a surprise raid at many shops that revealed the cement bags weighed less than their original weight.The raid was conducted in the areas of Kamarajar Salai, New Ramnad Road, Anupanadi, Jaihindpuram, Arapalayam, Bypass Road after the department received complaints from the public and consumer forums about discrepancies in the weight of the cement bags sold by dealers. Hence, based on instructions, the raid was carried out by a team of officials in the city.