D.K. Basu guidelines include these points: (a) The police officials who carry out the arrest or interrogation should wear clear, accurate and visible identification and name tags with theirdesignations. (b) A memo of arrest should be prepared at the time of arrest and should include the time and date of arrest. It should also be attested by at least one witness who could include a member of the person arrested. The arrest memo should be counter -signed by the person arrested. (c) The person arrested, detained or being interrogated has a right to inform a relative, friend or well- wisher. (d) When a friend or relative lives outside the district, the time of arrest and venue of custody must be notified by police within 8 to 12 hours after arrest.